Juvenile Arrested After Targeted Sulfuric Acid Attack Injures Six in Jersey City

The suspect's age and identity has not been released at this time.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has stated the attack appears to have been targeted, stemming from a dispute earlier in the day. He has directed police to deploy all resources to find those responsible.

First responders were seen washing down surfaces on the block following the attack, sparking concern among residents about potential exposure.

Witnesses say a car pulled up to a group standing outside a home and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid before fleeing the scene.

Six people were injured in the attack, including three teenagers. A 21-year-old victim was hospitalized with second-degree burns to her face and scalp.

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with Monday's acid attack on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Jersey City. The investigation remains ongoing.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon directed the police department to deploy all resources necessary to find those responsible, calling the attack "horrific" and stating that "violence like this has absolutely no place on our streets."

No arrests have been made. Authorities are actively searching for suspects in connection with the attack.

A preliminary investigation suggests the attack may have stemmed from a dispute between a large group of people earlier in the day. The exact nature of the dispute has not been revealed.

Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive and rapidly destroys tissue, causing immediate burning, cell death, and potentially third-degree chemical burns that could lead to permanent scarring.

All five victims were transported to a hospital for treatment of skin burns and peeling. All are expected to recover.

Five women were standing outside a house on Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City on Monday, June 15, when individuals in a vehicle drove up and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid at them.

Incident reported at 105 Wilkinson Ave.

The suspect's age and identity has not been released at this time.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has stated the attack appears to have been targeted, stemming from a dispute earlier in the day. He has directed police to deploy all resources to find those responsible.

First responders were seen washing down surfaces on the block following the attack, sparking concern among residents about potential exposure.

Witnesses say a car pulled up to a group standing outside a home and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid before fleeing the scene.

Six people were injured in the attack, including three teenagers. A 21-year-old victim was hospitalized with second-degree burns to her face and scalp.

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with Monday's acid attack on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Jersey City. The investigation remains ongoing.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon directed the police department to deploy all resources necessary to find those responsible, calling the attack "horrific" and stating that "violence like this has absolutely no place on our streets."

No arrests have been made. Authorities are actively searching for suspects in connection with the attack.

A preliminary investigation suggests the attack may have stemmed from a dispute between a large group of people earlier in the day. The exact nature of the dispute has not been revealed.

Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive and rapidly destroys tissue, causing immediate burning, cell death, and potentially third-degree chemical burns that could lead to permanent scarring.

All five victims were transported to a hospital for treatment of skin burns and peeling. All are expected to recover.

Five women were standing outside a house on Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City on Monday, June 15, when individuals in a vehicle drove up and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid at them.

Incident reported at 105 Wilkinson Ave.

The suspect's age and identity has not been released at this time.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has stated the attack appears to have been targeted, stemming from a dispute earlier in the day. He has directed police to deploy all resources to find those responsible.

First responders were seen washing down surfaces on the block following the attack, sparking concern among residents about potential exposure.

Witnesses say a car pulled up to a group standing outside a home and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid before fleeing the scene.

Six people were injured in the attack, including three teenagers. A 21-year-old victim was hospitalized with second-degree burns to her face and scalp.

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with Monday's acid attack on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Jersey City. The investigation remains ongoing.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon directed the police department to deploy all resources necessary to find those responsible, calling the attack "horrific" and stating that "violence like this has absolutely no place on our streets."

No arrests have been made. Authorities are actively searching for suspects in connection with the attack.

A preliminary investigation suggests the attack may have stemmed from a dispute between a large group of people earlier in the day. The exact nature of the dispute has not been revealed.

Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive and rapidly destroys tissue, causing immediate burning, cell death, and potentially third-degree chemical burns that could lead to permanent scarring.

All five victims were transported to a hospital for treatment of skin burns and peeling. All are expected to recover.

Five women were standing outside a house on Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City on Monday, June 15, when individuals in a vehicle drove up and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid at them.

Incident reported at 105 Wilkinson Ave.

The suspect's age and identity has not been released at this time.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has stated the attack appears to have been targeted, stemming from a dispute earlier in the day. He has directed police to deploy all resources to find those responsible.

First responders were seen washing down surfaces on the block following the attack, sparking concern among residents about potential exposure.

Witnesses say a car pulled up to a group standing outside a home and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid before fleeing the scene.

Six people were injured in the attack, including three teenagers. A 21-year-old victim was hospitalized with second-degree burns to her face and scalp.

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with Monday's acid attack on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Jersey City. The investigation remains ongoing.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon directed the police department to deploy all resources necessary to find those responsible, calling the attack "horrific" and stating that "violence like this has absolutely no place on our streets."

No arrests have been made. Authorities are actively searching for suspects in connection with the attack.

A preliminary investigation suggests the attack may have stemmed from a dispute between a large group of people earlier in the day. The exact nature of the dispute has not been revealed.

Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive and rapidly destroys tissue, causing immediate burning, cell death, and potentially third-degree chemical burns that could lead to permanent scarring.

All five victims were transported to a hospital for treatment of skin burns and peeling. All are expected to recover.

Five women were standing outside a house on Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City on Monday, June 15, when individuals in a vehicle drove up and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid at them.

Incident reported at 105 Wilkinson Ave.

The suspect's age and identity has not been released at this time.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has stated the attack appears to have been targeted, stemming from a dispute earlier in the day. He has directed police to deploy all resources to find those responsible.

First responders were seen washing down surfaces on the block following the attack, sparking concern among residents about potential exposure.

Witnesses say a car pulled up to a group standing outside a home and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid before fleeing the scene.

Six people were injured in the attack, including three teenagers. A 21-year-old victim was hospitalized with second-degree burns to her face and scalp.

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with Monday's acid attack on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Jersey City. The investigation remains ongoing.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon directed the police department to deploy all resources necessary to find those responsible, calling the attack "horrific" and stating that "violence like this has absolutely no place on our streets."

No arrests have been made. Authorities are actively searching for suspects in connection with the attack.

A preliminary investigation suggests the attack may have stemmed from a dispute between a large group of people earlier in the day. The exact nature of the dispute has not been revealed.

Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive and rapidly destroys tissue, causing immediate burning, cell death, and potentially third-degree chemical burns that could lead to permanent scarring.

All five victims were transported to a hospital for treatment of skin burns and peeling. All are expected to recover.

Five women were standing outside a house on Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City on Monday, June 15, when individuals in a vehicle drove up and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid at them.

Incident reported at 105 Wilkinson Ave.