Jersey City Cop Kills Gunman in Confrontation

Body cam and surveillance footage released of October shooting incident

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:07pm

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The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has released body camera and surveillance footage of a Jersey City police officer killing a gunman during a confrontation on October 21st. The incident involved members of the Jersey City Police Department's Street Crimes Unit and resulted in the death of 27-year-old Teshawn Rogers of Jersey City.

Why it matters

The release of the footage is part of the Attorney General's policy to promote fair, impartial, and transparent investigations of police-involved deaths. The incident has raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement and the tactics employed by the Street Crimes Unit.

The details

According to the preliminary investigation, officers encountered Rogers walking northbound on Bergen Avenue around 1 AM. Rogers immediately discharged a firearm and ran southbound. Officer Lance Jackson exited his vehicle and discharged his weapon, striking Rogers. Rogers can be heard screaming profanities after firing his weapon, appearing shocked by the confrontation.

  • The incident occurred on October 21st, around 1 AM.
  • The Attorney General's Office released the body cam and surveillance footage on February 6, 2026.

The players

Teshawn Rogers

A 27-year-old Jersey City resident who was killed in the confrontation with police.

Officer Lance Jackson

A Jersey City police officer who discharged his weapon, striking and killing Rogers.

Jersey City Police Department's Street Crimes Unit

A unit of plainclothes officers that utilizes unmarked vehicles and was involved in the confrontation.

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What they’re saying

“What the f***! What the f***!”

— Teshawn Rogers

“Lance, you good?”

— Unidentified officer

“I'm good.”

— Officer Lance Jackson

What’s next

The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is conducting an investigation into the fatal police encounter.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing debate around police use of force and the tactics employed by specialized units like the Street Crimes Unit. The release of the footage aims to promote transparency, but also raises further questions about the circumstances leading to the shooting.