New Jersey shooting leaves at least six people dead, terrorism not excluded
At least six people, including one police officer and three civilians, were killed in an hours-long gunbattle in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The incident occurred at two scenes, starting near a cemetery then moving to kosher supermarket, Jersey City Police Chief Mike Kelly said at a press conference.
He said the initial gunfire at the cemetery between officers and the suspects is believed to have taken place when the police officer, identified as Joe Seals, was killed. He was a father of five.
Five people were found dead at the supermarket, including two “bad guys,” Kelly said.
Two more police officers and a civilian were wounded in the shootout, but they are in stable condition.
City Public Safety Director James Shea said there was no immediate indication of a terrorism motive, but all aspects of the violence were being investigated.
However, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop later said on Twitter that the initial investigation indicated the shooters “targeted” the Jewish market.
