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Man with gun fires into air, stays on porch in Jersey City, Jersey City NJ

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Near Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Police responded to a call near Arlington Avenue where a man with possible mental health issues fired a gun into the air earlier and is now remaining on a porch, refusing to leave. He may be armed but no weapon is currently visible.

Audio|Source: Jersey City Police
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Transcript:
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All right, can you guys start making your way over to near Arlington Ave, near Arlington?
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Callers calling in requesting police.
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They've got a male that lives in the area about 40 minutes ago today pulled out a gun and fired it in the air.
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Caller says male has mental problems.
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He is currently now on her porch, refusing to leave.
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He's possibly armed, doesn't see a weapon now.
00:23
Blackmail, about 5'6, no known clothing description.
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Thank you very much.
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It's going to be near Arlington Ave.

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Near Arlington Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

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