Governor: Officers shot in Jersey City

By: CNN

Posted: Dec 10, 2019 3:10 PM EDT

The ATF office in Newark tweeted that agents responded to \"reports of an active shooter.\" Source: CNN

Originally Published: 10 DEC 19 13:40 ET

Updated: 10 DEC 19 15:18 ET

By Ray Sanchez, CNN

(CNN) -- Law enforcement agencies are responding to an incident in Jersey City, New Jersey, where officers were shot during a standoff, authorities said.

Jean Jadezaia, a spokeswoman for the Hudson County Sheriff's Office, called it an "active shooter situation."

At least one shooter has been "neutralized" inside a bodega, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the ongoing situation.

Law enforcement sent in a robot to have eyes and ears inside the store where some of the shots were fired, the source said.

Gov. Phil Murphy, in a statement, said, "I have been briefed on the unfolding situation in Jersey City. 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."

The ATF office in Newark tweeted Tuesday that agents responded to "reports of an active shooter."

The New York Police Department's Emergency Service Unit is also responding to the situation, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the incident.

No one is in custody in connection with the shooting, according to a law enforcement official.

Schools on lockdown

A chaotic scene unfolded on the streets of the city, with bursts of gunfire and blaring sirens heard in the background as heavily armed officers moved in, according to social media video.

Continuous gunshots could be heard in Jersey City for at least 20 seconds prior to 2 p.m., according to a CNN producer at the scene.

At least three armored personnel vehicles were on scene, according to the producer. A paramedics truck also responded as helicopters hovered above.

CNN affiliates reportedthat the shooting occurred in the area of Martin Luther King Drive in Jersey City, across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Several roads were closed and schools were on lock down.

Jersey City schools are on lockdown "due to police activity" and "all students and staff are safe," according to a Facebook post on the school district page.

All schools in nearby Bayonne, New Jersey, are "in a shelter-in-place as a precaution due to police activity and investigation in Jersey City," according to a tweet from the Bayonne Board of Education.

The New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association tweeted: "We need a lot of prayers right now for Jersey City officers. Keep all those involved in your thoughts."

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.