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Six People Dead, Including One Police Officer, In New Jersey Shooting

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A shooting situation broke out in Jersey City, New Jersey on Tuesday where multiple police officers were shot, and one was killed.

The suspects are believed to be one male and one female. Overall, six people have been confirmed dead, including the two suspects. The shooting occurred at a Kosher grocery store.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, And Explosives (ATF) announced that they were responding to the reported shooting that occurred across the river from Manhattan. The SWAT team was also part of the massive police presence that rushed to the scene. At least two police officers were among those injured in the shooting. Additionally, all public schools in Jersey City were placed on lockdown as the situation unfolded.  (RELATED: Two Dead, Four Wounded In California School Shooting:Report)