Suspect dead after exchange of gunfire with Jersey City police officer

A man is dead after an exchange of gunfire with a Jersey City police officer near Ege and Bergen avenues late Monday night.

Members of the Jersey City Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit say they saw the individual acting suspiciously and noticed a bulge in his clothing that appeared to be a possible firearm.

When officers approached, the man opened fire on a JCPD officer. The officer returned fire, striking the suspect…

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