Fatal shooting in Jersey City is being investigated by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office

Jersey City

By: Richard L. Smith

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in one fatality in Jersey City overnight.The incident occurred just before 10 p.m., prompting police to respond to reports of a vehicle accident at the intersection of Pearsall Avenue and Garfield Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a collision between a vehicle and a person inside who had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.The exact location of the shooting is currently unclear and investigators are working to determine where the incident originally occurred.

Authorities said the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation and remains a critical aspect of their ongoing investigation.