Authorities in Paterson are investigating a shooting that sent a male to the hospital overnight.
The incident happened in the 100 block of Godwin Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. where police responded to reports of shots fired with a person injured.
Police units arriving at the scene found the victim suffering a gunshot wound to the torso according to preliminary reports.
EMS transported the victim to St. Joseph's Hospital in critical condition reports said.
The motive for the shooting is currently under investigation.
There were no reports of arrests.