11 Dec 19 BBC, quote
A police officer and at least five other people have died in
a series of gun battles in Jersey City, in the US state of New Jersey.
Authorities identified the police officer who died...
who was part of a state-wide programme to confiscate illegal weaponry.
Speaking to reporters, Jersey City Police Chief Mike Kelly said Mr Seals was a "
leading police officer in removing guns from the street". "Due to an excess of caution the community may see additional police resources in the days/weeks ahead," Mr Fulop [Jersey City mayor] said, noting there has been no indication of further threats.
Officials have not elaborated on why they believe the location was targeted. They have also not commented further on whether the attack was driven by anti-Semitism.
But New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said while there was no known threat to the city, he had also placed police on high alert, especially in Jewish communities. Jersey City is part of the New York metropolitan area. unquote
At least six people died, including two gunmen who the mayor says "targeted" a kosher supermarket.
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