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Teenager Jumps off Four-Story Building in Jersey City

Jersey City

A 13-year-old boy is dead after jumping from the roof of a four-story building in Jersey City this morning, according to police.

According to Jersey City spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill, police responded to Baldwin and Hopkins avenues shortly before 8 a.m after the teen had jumped off the four-story building's roof.

The boy was transported to Jersey City Medical Center-Barnabas Health, where he was pronounced dead.

The boy identity is being withheld, according to authorities.

The investigation is ongoing but foul play is not suspected.

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