Young man threatens suicide with gun in Jersey City, Jersey City NJ


A young man sent a text to state police saying he has a gun and plans to kill himself at a location near Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Officers and emergency medical services have been alerted.
Audio|Source: Jersey City Police
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Transcript:
Finally, this young man just called, not called, excuse me, text message again to the state's police department. He told him that he does have a gun, he's going to kill himself this time. All right, have the universe to come back, and I'll just get a bus that way. He sounds like a diesel. That was my thought as well. On North 1, 103, can you guys head back to this near Newark Ave? This is going to be a young man that we just spoke with not too long ago.
Finally, this young man just called, not called, excuse me, text message again to the state's police department. He told him that he does have a gun, he's going to kill himself this time. All right, have the universe to come back, and I'll just get a bus that way. He sounds like a diesel. That was my thought as well. On North 1, 103, can you guys head back to this near Newark Ave? This is going to be a young man that we just spoke with not too long ago.
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Location mentioned:
Near Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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