Jersey City acid attack wounds 6 people – NBC Connecticut

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Wilkinson Avenue
Incident type
Assault, Toxic Exposure

Summary

Assault Jersey City New Jersey in Jersey City, New Jersey: Six people, including three teenagers, were injured when two individuals on a moped threw sulfuric acid at them on Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City. One victim, a 21‐year‐old woman, was taken to Saint Barnabas Burn Unit for second‐degree burns to her face and scalp. A minor has been arrested in connection with the attack, while details of the other suspect remain unknown.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed victim Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Jersey City acid attack wounds 6 people – NBC Connecticut

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