A man was shot dead on Marshall Drive in Hoboken early Sunday morning after a dispute with another man turned violent, authorities said.
The victim of the 3:26 a.m. shooting was identified by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office as Hoboken resident Christopher Garcia, 28. The incident occurred at 540 Marshall Dr., near Fifth Street on the west side of the city.
The victim was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Fourth Ward Councilman Ruben Ramos said in an email newsletter to residents that Hoboken Police Chief Steven Aguiar told him the prosecutor’s office “currently has a person of interest who is from outside of Hoboken.”
In a news release, the prosecutor’s office did not say if anyone is in custody or if the shooter as been identified.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to report it to the Hoboken Police at 201-420-2100 and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office at 201-795-6400.
“Sadly, the scourge of gun violence that is plaguing our country has hit very close to home,” Ramos said. “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this very difficult time.”
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