Jun 16, 2026
Six people, including three teenagers, were hurt in an apparent acid attack in Jersey City carried out by a minor, according to police. Two people on a moped drove past the group on Wilkinson Avenue on Monday and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid on them, police said. One of the victims , a 21-year-old woman, was taken to the Saint Barnabas Burn Unit for second-degree burns to her face and scalp. The extent of the injuries to the other victims was not immediately clear. A preliminary investigation found that the attack may have stemmed from a dispute between a large group of people earlier in the day. Police said Tuesday that a minor was arrested in connection with the attack, with charges still pending. No details have been released regarding the second person believed to be involved. Jersey City Mayor James Solomon said he directed the police department to deploy all resources necessary to find those responsible. “My thoughts are with those hurt in this horrific attack, and I want our communities to know that violence like this has absolutely no place on our streets,” Solomon said in a statement. Sulfuric acid is corrosive and rapidly destroys tissue, causing immediate burning, cell death, and, potentially, third-degree chemical burns that could lead to permanent scarring. In severe cases, exposure can be deadly. ...read more read less
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