During a standoff near Bergen Avenue and Reed Street, four of Jersey City's finest were shot and one officer is in critical condition this morning. Two suspects got their lifetime achievement awards and a free trip to the coroner's office. Details are sketchy and no names have been released. WPIX is reporting the following:
"...two people -- a man and a woman wearing black hooded robes shot a police officer at about 5 a.m. That set off an intense manhunt in the area of Bergen Avenue and Reed Street, News 12 reported.
News 12 is also reporting that the two suspects were shot dead. The apartment building on Reed Street where the two were holed up is a known to police for drug activity."
After the shooting reports say that SWAT teams were combing the area.
Obviously we'll keep you updated but for quicker updates check the real news websites
UPDATE 11:15 am
The number of Jersey City policemen shot is now at 5. Sadly, two are in critical condition at the Jersey City Medical Center. Our thoughts are with them and their families. The shootout was in connection with another shooting captured on film in June. Police were actively pursuing leads in that case when this morning's shootout happened.
Eyewitnesses reported anywhere from 10-20 shots being fired.
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