A man that walked into Jersey City Medical Center a short time ago suffering a gunshot wound, had hospital officials contact police.
The victim reported to authorities that he was shot in the area of Martin Luther King Drive and Myrtle Avenue at around 2:15 p.m.
Police are now in the area canvassing for evidence at this time.
Several shell casings have been recovered as police have a crime scene established in the area.
The victim's injuries have not been reported as life threatening.
The suspect is described as a black male who was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with dreads.
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