An outstanding New Jersey police officer fell to his death from the window of a courthouse in a tragic accident early Friday morning.
Hudson County Officer Justin Rivera, 29, plunged from the ninth-floor window of the Hudson County Administration Building in Jersey City at around 9:30 a.m. Friday.
The on-duty officer was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10 a.m. The incident was deemed a tragic accident.
“Just surreal, unfortunate, sad, unnerving to see that happen,” an eyewitness described.
The department called Friday one of the saddest and most horrific days in their history, remembering Rivera as an outstanding and excellent officer.
“Justin Rivera was a great young officer who exemplified the highest ideals of integrity, compassion, and professionalism. He is lost to us all, but he will never be forgotten,” said Sheriff Frank Schillari.
