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Injuries Reported in Jersey City Gas Station Carjacking

Jersey City

By: Tracie Carter 

One person suffered serious injuries in a reported carjacking at a gas station in Jersey City Wednesday morning. 

A preliminary investigation indicated that at approximately 3:15 a.m., police were alerted of a carjacking in progress at the Shell Gas station at the intersection of Communipaw Avenue and NJ-440. 

Upon arrival, police requested EMS on the rush after they found a person suffering serious injuries at that location. 

While investigating the scene, officers were informed that a carjacking had resulted from the incident. The suspect fled the scene and was last observed heading over the bridge into Kearny. 

The carjacked vehicle is believed to be a burgundy Honda Odyssey. 

Authorities have not confirmed if the suspect used a weapon during the encounter. 

The investigation remains active. 

 

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