Teen, 16, Shot and Killed in Jersey City as Police Launch Investigation

Teen, 16, Shot and Killed in Jersey City as Police Launch Investigation

JerseyTalks Staff
Dec 25, 2025
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What happened

16-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday evening in Jersey City, according to authorities. Prosecutors say officers found the teen with a gunshot wound on Rose Avenue.

Where it happened

  • Jersey City, Hudson County.

What remains unclear

  • Police say an investigation is ongoing.
16-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday evening in Jersey City, according to authorities.
Prosecutors say officers found the teen with a gunshot wound on Rose Avenue. He died shortly after their arrival.
The events leading to the shooting were not immediately clear.
Police say an investigation is ongoing.
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