The 37-year-old victim was shot in the City Crossings Apartments complex on Bright Street at around 1:50 a.m. Friday.
The victim, Stebbin Drew of East Orange, was pronounced dead at Jersey City Medical Center.
No arrests were immediately made.
The Hudson County Prosecutors Office is investigating.
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