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2 days ago
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Shots fired at officers in Secaucus, New Jersey, police say
No officers were hurt. Hudson County SWAT was on the scene and one suspect was taken into custody. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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3 days ago
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Sheriff's officer dies after fall from 9th-story window in Jersey City
A sheriff's officer is dead after he fell from a window on the ninth floor of an administrative building in Jersey City, officials said. The tragedy unfolded Friday morning at the Hudson County Administration Building, which includes several county government offices, including the sheriff's office, according to a statement from the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office. Witness Steve Roosen said he was nearby when the officer — who has since been identified as 29-year-old Justin Rivera — plunged to his death just after 9:20 a.m. The Hudson County Administration Building in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Google)'I heard glass shatter and then immediately looked up, and saw a guy coming straight down,' Roosen told CBS News. 'I saw the officers perform CPR, maybe, three times, and then just stop.' Rivera, a Hudson County sheriff's officer who was on duty at the time, was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead around 10 a.m. 'Today is one of the saddest and most horrific days that the Hudson County Sheriff's Office has ever experienced,' Sheriff Frank Schillari said. 'We lost an excellent officer today and an outstanding young man.' An investigation into Rivera's death is ongoing, but authorities at this time believe it to be accidental in nature. Rivera, a former police officer in Bayonne, leaves behind a young daughter.
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3 days ago
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New Jersey community mourning death of Justin Rivera, Hudson County sheriff's officer who fell from building
The Bayonne, New Jersey, community is devastated over the loss of one their own – Hudson County sheriff's officer Justin Rivera, who fell nine stories to his death Friday morning. The 29-year-old was on duty when he fell from a window at the Hudson County Administration Building in Jersey City. Officials said the building was closed to the public due to an unrelated power outage at the time, and the fatal fall appears to be accidental in nature. Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari, in a statement, described Rivera's death as "one of the saddest and most horrific days that the Hudson County Sheriff's Office has ever experienced," calling Rivera an "excellent officer and outstanding young man." The Hudson County prosecutor's office has no new details on the investigation surrounding his death at this time. "It doesn't even feel real" Rivera ran Bayonne Boxing along with his father. A sign on the door says the gym is closed due to a family emergency. A memorial was growing outside the front door of the beloved business Saturday as passersby offered prayers and dropped off flowers in Rivera's memory. A memorial was growing outside Bayonne Boxing on May 31, 2025, after the death of Justin Rivera, who ran the gym with his father. CBS News New York "It's unbelievable, honestly, like how this could just happen out of nowhere. So it was like, it was honestly like it doesn't even feel real," said Jayden Morales, who has been training at the gym for the past year. Morales said Rivera and his father were both great coaches. "You could tell they loved each other," Morales said. "He was funny, too, always cracking jokes." A neighbor, who wanted to remain anonymous, lived near Rivera's childhood home, where he lived with his daughter. The neighbor describes the Riveras as a beautiful, hardworking family she's come to know for the past 20-plus years. "He would meet my daughter at the gym and say, 'I love your mom. I'm here for her if she ever needs anything.' And I knew that ... 'cause that's the kind of kid he was," the neighbor said. "They kissed goodbye in the morning, and he got in his car and he went to work and that was it. We never know." "He loved to box, police officer, being a family man. That was him as a person," Morales said. "We'll miss that wave, that smile. We'll miss it," the neighbor said. Rivera's father told CBS News New York his son is now with God and that there's nothing he can say that will bring him back.
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3 days ago
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N.J. Sheriff's Officer, 29, Dies After Falling from 9th-Floor Window: 'His Commitment to Service Will Never Be Forgotten'
A New Jersey sheriff's officer died after falling from a ninth-floor window of an administrative building in Jersey City on May 30 Justin Rivera, 29, fell at around 9:30 a.m. local time in what officials believe was an accident following a preliminary investigation "It's sad that this happened to him. It's very sad," one friend saidA New Jersey sheriff's officer has died after falling from the ninth-story window of an administrative building. The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office (HCPO) announced on Friday, May 30, that it's investigating the death of Justin Rivera, a 29-year-old officer for the Hudson County Sheriff's Office. Authorities responded to the scene of an injured officer at around 9:30 a.m. local time at the Hudson County Administration Building in Jersey City, where they found the man at the exterior of the building on Central Avenue. Per the HCPO, Rivera was transported to Jersey City Medical Center and pronounced dead at around 10 a.m. Following a "preliminary investigation," the HCPO's Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Unit found that Rivera fell from a ninth-floor window and his death appeared to be accidental. Rivera was on duty at the time of his death. The building itself was not open to the public due to an unrelated power outage, according to the HCPO. The circumstances surrounding his death — including the case and manner — remain under investigation. Speaking with CBS News New York, witnesses on the street recalled hearing glass shatter before the officer's body hit the ground. Steve Roosen, one witness, described seeing a man "coming straight down." "I saw the officers perform CPR, maybe three times, and then just stop," Roosen said, adding that he saw "two heads looking down" from the window frame in the moments following the fall. Adriano Silva, who was sitting outside on a coffee break when police began to arrive, told CBS News New York that he had "never seen anything like this in my life." "My first thought was maybe there was scaffolding and somebody fell off, because I thought I heard [a groan], like that sort of thing. I looked up, and there was broken window from the building," added witness Eleni Vittas, who said the officer was not in uniform. "I ran over to see if somebody had fallen, and there was somebody on the ground." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. David Gabriel told NBC New York that he's been visiting the building "for years" and described its glass windows as "the kind of glass you can just punch with your hand." Rivera — whom CBS News New York reported was a father and a boxing coach — was "more than a colleague," Sheriff Frank X. Schillari wrote in a social media statement announcing his death. "He was a valued member of our law enforcement family. His commitment to service, professionalism and unwavering dedication to serving our community will never be forgotten," the sheriff's statement read. "At this time, the incident is being actively investigated by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office and has been described as isolated. We ask for the community's patience and understanding as we work to gather the facts and support one another during this incredibly difficult time." Schillari added that grief counselors and peer support teams are available for members of the department. Loved ones paid their respects outside of Rivera's family-owned martial arts studio in Bayonne, N.J. on May 30. There, a makeshift memorial appeared on the sidewalk, according to CBS News New York. Devin Ortiz, who trained with Rivera, said he was in "shock" as he remembered the officer as a "phenomenal athlete" and "great mentor." "It's sad that this happened to him. It's very sad," added friend Noa Ramos. "He's an amazing, amazing man. He was a phenomenal coach to all of us. He loved us all here." Read the original article on People
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3 days ago
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NJ sheriff's officer dies after fall from 9th-story window in Jersey City
A sheriff's officer is dead after he fell from a window on the ninth floor of an administrative building in Jersey City, officials said. The tragedy unfolded Friday morning at the Hudson County Administration Building, which includes several county government offices, including the sheriff's office, according to a statement from the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office. Witness Steve Roosen said he was nearby when the officer — who has since been identified as 29-year-old Justin Rivera — plunged to his death just after 9: 20 a.m. 'I heard glass shatter and then immediately looked up, and saw a guy coming straight down,' he told CBS News. 'I saw the officers perform CPR, maybe, three times, and then just stop.' He said he then 'saw two heads looking down' from a broken window, 'as everyone was coming to the scene.' Rivera, a Hudson County sheriff's officer, was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. 'Today is one of the saddest and most horrific days that the Hudson County Sheriff's Office has ever experienced,' Sheriff Frank Schillari said. 'We lost an excellent officer today and an outstanding young man.' An investigation into Rivera's death is ongoing, but authorities at this time believe it to be accidental in nature.
