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US: Jersey City gun attacks kill 6

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Dec 11, 2019, at 09:22 am

New Jersey/IBNS: At least six people, including a police officer, were killed in a series of "furious" gun battles in US's Jersey city, media reports said on Wednesday.

Two other police officers were also wounded during the incident, which culminated in a shootout after gunmen barricaded themselves in a shop, reported BBC.

We’re devastated by today’s mass shooting in Jersey City.

There are days that require us to stop and think about what it means to put on a uniform every day. Today is one of those days. pic.twitter.com/GvcyPvKLmS
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) December 11, 2019

The deceased cop was identified as detective Joseph Seals.

The motive of the attack is still not known.

"Tonight our thoughts and prayers are with the Jersey City Police Department and the friends and families of Detective Joseph Seals and the innocent victims of today’s shooting. #JCPD @JCPoliceDept," the police tweeted.

Tonight our thoughts and prayers are with the Jersey City Police Department and the friends and families of Detective Joseph Seals and the innocent victims of today’s shooting. #JCPD @JCPoliceDept pic.twitter.com/PPYHmKcQlq
— NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) December 11, 2019

Dozens of armed law enforcement officials, including Swat teams and federal agents have been deployed at the sight of the incident.

The two suspects in the incident have been reportedly killed.

#JerseySHooting #Jersey #NewJersey #Shooting #USShooting

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