There was an active shooter situation unfolding in Jersey City on Tuesday afternoon in which six people were killed. Three officers were shot, one fatally and the suspects were also killed. A civilian was also struck by gunfire.

The incident began around 12:40 p.m. local time.

Two gunmen were firing at police officers and random people. The gunmen were shooting from inside a bodega located at 223 Martin Luther King Drive near Bidwell Avenue. The gunfight began at a cemetery before the suspects fled into the Jewish-owned business.

Police say the two arrived with a U-Haul van and had long-guns. A SWAT team was responding and police snipers were posted on rooftops.

Two shooters were later reported ‘down.’ Multiple bodies were also reported inside the store.

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Jersey City, NJ – MLK Drive & Bayview Ave – Active Shooter – JCPD reporting a male, possibly 2 males, firing shots at PD from inside the corner store. Reports of 1 Police Officer shot. Mutual aid agencies responding to assist. Avoid the area! Developing — NorthJersey Dispatch (@NNJnews) December 10, 2019

At least 12 schools in the area were placed on lockdown. The ATF and NYPD also responded to assist. The White House said President Trump was briefed on the situation.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women of the Jersey City Police Department, especially with the officers shot during this standoff, and with the residents and schoolchildren currently under lockdown,” Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said. “I have every confidence in our law enforcement professionals to ensure the safety of the community and resolve this situation.”

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop later said in a tweet that the Kosher market was targeted, writing, “Based on our initial investigation (which is ongoing) we now believe the active shooters targeted the location they attacked. Due to an excess of caution the community may see additional police resources in the days/weeks ahead.”

Based on our initial investigation (which is ongoing) we now believe the active shooters targeted the location they attacked. Due to an excess of caution the community may see additional police resources in the days/weeks ahead. We have no indication there are any further threats — Steven Fulop (@StevenFulop) December 11, 2019

I have been in touch with Jersey City Mayor @StevenFulop in regards to arranging with @misaskim for religious burials for the Jewish among the deceased in today’s tragic incident.



I offered prayers on behalf of our district and community, as well as our support and assistance. — Councilman Deutsch (@ChaimDeutsch) December 11, 2019

The #HCPO is confirming that one police officer has been fatally shot today in #JerseyCity. Two add'l officers & one civilian have also been struck by gunfire but they are stable. Avoid the entire area surrounding MLK Blvd & Bayview Ave. More info to follow. — ProsecutorSuarezHCPO (@HCPOProsecutor) December 10, 2019

A motive for the shooting was unknown.

Breaking: @ATF_Newark Agents responding to reports of an active shooter in Jersey City, NJ. pic.twitter.com/lC48sne5ov — ATF Newark (@ATF_Newark) December 10, 2019

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