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Gunman Shoots at Police in Jersey City, Suspect Hospitalized
5 Sep
Summary
- Police-involved shooting in Jersey City, New Jersey
- Suspect opened fire on officers, no officers struck
- Suspect hospitalized after officer engaged the gunman
On Friday, a police-involved shooting took place in Jersey City, New Jersey. According to the Jersey City Police Department, a male gunman started shooting at officers driving on John F. Kennedy Boulevard near Clinton Avenue around 1:20 p.m.
None of the officers were hit, and no civilians were injured in the incident. The suspect was hospitalized after an officer got out and "engaged the gunman," the police said. The Hudson County executive's office reported that JFK Boulevard was closed in both directions from Clendenny Avenue to Communipaw Avenue until further notice.
The situation is still ongoing as of September 5, 2025, with the suspect receiving medical attention and the investigation continuing. The police have not released any further details about the gunman or the circumstances that led to the shooting.
