International / Firing in cemeteries and supermarkets in New Jersey, 6 killed including police officer

Zoom News : Dec 11, 2019, 11:26 AM
Washington: There was a four-hour firing between gunmen and police on Tuesday in New Jersey, USA. During this time 6 people including a police officer and two suspects were killed. While three people including 2 police officers are injured. Shooting incidents are common in the US. In 2017, around 40 thousand people were killed in a shootout.

According to police, firing took place at two different locations in Jersey City. The first shot in the cemetery. Police tried to stop the attackers who were running from the car. He shot Detective Joseph Seals. Joseph died during treatment. The attackers then barged into a supermarket. Police emergency service units including Swot were sent here. About four hours of encounter took place between the police and the attackers.

Five bodies recovered from supermarket

After the operation, bodies of 5 people have been found from the supermarket. Two of them belong to the attackers. Two other policemen were also injured in the incident, who were admitted to the hospital. Police officials believe that this is not a terrorist attack, but it is still being investigated. There is also a Jewish prayer site and school near the scene.

Nearby schools closed

Schools in the South District of Jersey City were closed after the incident. District School tweeted- All students and staff are safe. An hour later, another tweet said, "We will not expel students until we are cleared by the police."

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