Authorities have identified the man that was shot dead last night in a Jersey City street.
The victim, later identified as Francisco Merced was found in front of the 100 block on Sterling Avenue at 11:35 p.m., suffering from gunshot wound to his upper body while inside a vehicle, police said.
Merced was pronounced dead at approximately 11:50 p.m.
No arrests have been made and investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit at (201) 915-1345.