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Grand jury clears Jersey City sergeant who returned fire in fatal shooting last year

The Attorney General's Office says Steven Sanchez fired a compressed-air pistol at Sgt. Ricardo Reyes, who returned fire.

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Sep 30, 2026, 5:51 AM

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A state grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against a Jersey City police sergeant in a fatal shooting that happened last year.

The Attorney General's Office says Steven Sanchez fired a compressed-air pistol at Sgt. Ricardo Reyes, who returned fire.

Sanchez later died.

After reviewing the evidence, the grand jury voted not to charge Reyes.

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