Authorities: Armed Civilian Report Unfounded, Hudson County Courthouse Lockdown Lifted

UPDATE: Authorities lifted a lockdown at the Hudson County courthouse in Jersey City Thursday afternoon, saying that a report that a civilian was spotted with a gun was unfounded.

Hudson County Courthouse, Jersey City
Photo Credit: *courthouses.co/us*

Jerry DeMarco

01/02/2020 4:09 p.m.

The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that K-9 and SWAT units responded.

The lockdown at the Newark Avenue complex lasted nearly two hours after the 2:15 p.m. report.

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