Three Men Hospitalized Following Friday Morning Gunfire in Jersey City

Three men are hospitalized in stable condition following gunfire early on Friday morning in Jersey City.  According to spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, the gunfire was in initially reported at 2:20 a.m. in the area of Ocean Avenue and Sheffield Street,

All three victims were brought to the Jersey City Medical Center.  A 29-year-old was shot in the buttocks while the two others, 18 and 21 years old, were shot in the leg.

None of the injuries are considered life-threatening Wallace-Scalcione said.

Jersey City Police investigating the shootings recovered at least four shell casings in the area of Rutgers and Cator Avenues.  Police say the area has a history of gang violence.

The investigation continues.