One person shot and killed on Christmas night in Jersey City

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JERSEY CITY, NJ – The shootings did not stop in Jersey City for Christmas this year. Police announced a person was shot and killed in the area of Communipaw and Crescent avenues in the city at around 8 pm.

The Christmas shooting was the 13th homicide of the year in the city.

Police have not yet released any details regarding the shooting.

“The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting in the area of Communipaw Avenue and Crescent Avenue. More to follow,” the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.

No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been announced at this time.

Charlie Dwyer
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