5 women burned in sickening drive-by acid attack in Jersey City
Five women were injured after a drive-by attack in which sulfuric acid was sprayed at them on Wilkinson Avenue in Jersey City. The victims were taken to hospitals with non-life‑threatening burns and skin peeling. Police have not arrested any suspects and the investigation remains ongoing.
- ▪Five women suffered burns after two individuals on a moped allegedly hurled sulfuric acid at them while they were driving on Wilkinson Avenue.
- ▪All five victims were rushed to local hospitals and are reported to be in stable condition with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
- ▪Mayor James Solomon said the attack was horrific and pledged that the Jersey City Police Department will use full resources to find the perpetrators.
- ▪No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, with authorities believing the attack may be linked to a prior dispute.
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| Publication time | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:16:43 -0400 |
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Metro 5 women burned in sickening drive-by acid attack in Jersey City By Anna Young Published June 16, 2026, 11:16 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Five women suffered burns after two goons on a moped allegedly hurled sulfuric acid at them in a sickening drive-by attack in Jersey City, officials said. The women were behind the wheel on Wilkinson Avenue Monday night when two suspects swept past and lobbed the chemical liquid at them, according to Mayor James Solomon and local outlets. Authorities believe the heinous attack was targeted and linked to an earlier dispute. 3 Five women suffered burns after two goons on a moped allegedly hurled sulfuric acid at them in a sickening drive-by attack.
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