Several killed in New Jersey shooting

By Bernama - December 11, 2019 @ 10:18am

WASHINGTON: Multiple people, including a police officer, have been killed in a shootout in the US state of New Jersey, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting the authorities on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters at a press briefing, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said a police officer was killed and three others were injured plus a civilian in the city.

A Jersey City police officer reacts at the scene of a shooting that left multiple people dead on December 10, 2019 in Jersey City, New Jersey. -AFP

One police officer was shot in the shoulder and two others suffered shrapnel injuries, said the mayor, adding there were "multiple deceased".

Earlier in the day, according to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, an unknown number of officers were shot.

Police officers arrive to the scene where active shooting is happening in Jersey City. -AFP

Residents and schoolchildren in Jersey City are currently under lockdown.

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said the situation remains fluid.

"We were working closely with local, county, state and federal partners to ensure the safety of everyone involved," he added. -- Bernama