Jersey City Police Shoot Man Firing Gun Randomly at Vehicles

Incident Overview

• 🎯 A man was shot by police in Jersey City after allegedly firing a gun at random vehicles and police cars.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 1:20 PM on JFK Boulevard by Clinton Avenue.

Witness Account

• 🗣️ A 17-year-old witness reported that the gunman was shooting at random cars before turning the gun towards him, though he was not hit.
• 🚨 The witness alerted police, who then confronted the suspect.
• 🚗 Sources indicate the armed man fired at four Jersey City police officers in two marked vehicles, striking them multiple times.

Police Response and Aftermath

• 💥 A police sergeant exited a vehicle and returned fire, hitting the suspect.
• 🏥 The suspect was rushed to a nearby hospital; his condition is currently unknown.
• 🎥 Video footage shows the man attempting to crawl away after being shot, with four shots audible.
• ✅ Fortunately, none of the four officers or any innocent bystanders were struck during the incident.

Investigation

• 🔍 The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office is currently investigating the shooting.
• 🗣️ The witness stated the gunman did not say anything before opening fire, but did point his gun at the witness at one point while shooting at others.