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UPDATE: Three Injured in Attack at Newport Mall in Jersey City

Jersey City

Police in Jersey City are continuing to investigate a violent attack that left people injured at a mall in the city last night.

According to Jersey City officials, three males have been treated for non-life-threatening injuries after what appeared to be a "targeted attack" that occurred at the Newport Center Mall on Saturday evening.

Officials said, at approximately 6:30 p.m. EMS transported a 20-year-old victim to Jersey City Medical Center suffering multiple stab wounds.

Another 21-year-old victim was treated for wounds to his hands and has been uncooperative with police officials said.

A third victim refused to be transported to a hospital.

According to a preliminary investigation, the incident appeared to have stemmed from a fist fight, which escalated to the trio being stabbed inside the JC Penny store.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

There were no arrests reported.

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