Woman fatally wounded after shooting in New Jersey; police investigating

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are investigating a shooting in Jersey City that left a woman dead Friday night.

Hudson County officials say the shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. near Martin Luther Kind Drive.

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Upon arrival, officers found a female victim with an apparent gunshot wound to her torso.

Officials identified the victim as 36-year-old Jersey City resident Aieshia McFadden.

She was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where she was pronounced dead around 9:10 p.m.

The Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case with help from the Jersey City Police Department.

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No arrests have been made at this time.

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