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BREAKING JERSEY CITY NJ: Teen Shot in Jersey City

Jersey City

EMS is rushing a teenager to Jersey City Medical Center suffering gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen at this time.

Police responded to the area of Wilkinson Avenue and Ocean Avenue at around 7:15 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired.

The seriously injured victim was fired upon by a black male suspect who was last seen wearing a dark colored hoodie when he fled the scene.

Police escorted EMS to the hospital.

There is a crime scene established and an investigation underway.