Eyewitness News is told he was shot in the arm and chest and rushed to Jersey City Medical Center in critical condition.
Authorities said he is expected to survive.
The suspect, armed with a shotgun, fled the scene.
The victim was shot during an apparent robbery attempt as he opened the business.
It was not known if anything was taken.
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