Journal Square is crawling with police as authorities investigate a fatal shooting that occurred tonight on Sip Avenue near Hudson County Community College in Jersey City.

A law-enforcement source said a witness came upon the body, which appeared to be the victim of a single gunshot to the head.

Police scanner reports say two men were seen running down Enos Place away from the college. Tonight, officers were seen walking down Enos Place using flashlights to search the area.

Tonight, the body could be seen lying in front of the entrance to the college, in a covered walkway between Sip Avenue and the PATH station.

Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio said he did not have any information on the apparent shooting at this time.