Jersey City officer fatally shoots man who first opened fire at police, mayor says
A Jersey City police officer fatally shot a man overnight after he opened fire at them, according to Mayor Steven Fulop.
Fulop said the confrontation happened near Ege and Bergen avenues when police saw the man “acting suspiciously,” “noticed a bulge in his clothing consistent with a possible firearm” and approached him. That’s when the man shot at the officer, who then returned fire and struck him, Fulop said.
The man was later pronounced dead at the hospital, according to the mayor. Officials did not immediately identify the man or specify his age, but said no officers were hurt during the incident.
Police recovered a firearm at the scene, Fulop said. He encouraged the public to avoid the area as officials investigated the incident.
The New Jersey attorney general’s office is reviewing the case in accordance with standard procedures after a police shooting, the mayor said.
This is a developing story based on preliminary information from local officials and has been updated with additional information.
