Multiple Shots Fired and Suspect Search Near Arlington Park, Jersey City

Summary: Police responded to multiple calls reporting shots fired near Arlington Park in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. The suspect, described as a Black male wearing a gray sweatshirt, navy blue or Adidas pants, white sneakers, and a bluish COVID face mask, was seen fleeing the area, possibly through or from the park. Officers coordinated a search, canvassed for shell casings, and recovered at least one projectile on the south side of Arlington Park. The investigation included checking vehicles in the vicinity, and witnesses were interviewed. The incident prompted a significant law enforcement response and a temporary increase in public safety risk in the area.