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Teen Boy Shot in Jersey City

Jersey City

Police in Jersey City are investigating a shooting that occurred in the city this evening.

Reports of shots fired sent police to the area of Bergen and Bidwell Avenue at around 7:30 p.m. where officers located the victim suffering a gunshot wound to the back.

EMS rushed the victim to Jersey City Medical Center in stable condition.

The victim is a 16-year-old male who resides in Jersey City according to reports.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.

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