Deadly Police Shootout in Jersey City: Suspect Identified
Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20252 min1,965 views
9 connectionsΒ·10 entities in this videoβFatal Police Encounter in Jersey City
- π¨ Officers in Jersey City's street crimes unit observed a man, later identified as 27-year-old Tashawn Rogers, on Bergen Avenue.
- β οΈ They noticed a bulge under his clothing, which they believed to be a weapon.
- π₯ As officers approached, the man allegedly fired at them, prompting officers to return fire and fatally shoot the suspect.
Investigation and Family Reaction
- π The state attorney general's office has taken over the investigation into the fatal police-involved shooting.
- π Family members, including Tashawn Rogers' grandmother Darcel Robinson, expressed grief and confusion, stating he had only been in town for two days to visit family.
- π£οΈ Robinson criticized the police for not informing her of her grandson's death immediately, instead questioning her about his whereabouts.
- βοΈ The family is seeking answers and demanding accountability, with Robinson stating, "Somebody going to have to pay cuz enough is enough."
Victim's Background and Community Response
- π¨βπ§ Tashawn Rogers was the father of a six-year-old daughter.
- π¬ Friends and community members expressed their sorrow, with one individual calling Rogers "my homie" and sending condolences to his family.
- β The family has many questions they want answered regarding the incident.
- π’ There is a sentiment that aggressive policing tactics like stopping and frisking can lead to problems.
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