A suspect has been apprehended following the Tuesday morning shooting death of a Jersey City educator.<\/p>\n

At around 7 a.m., an incident, which seemed to be a domestic quarrel, was reported near the intersection of Bergen and Virginia avenues.<\/p>\n

The shooting took place on the victim’s floor (the third level) of the Toy Factory flats.
\nSuperintendent of Jersey City Public Schools identifies her as Temara King: ” “Temara King’s tragic passing has left a gaping hole in all of our hearts.<\/p>\n

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She was a fantastic educator and a serious contributor to our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones as they deal with this terrible loss.”<\/p>\n

The district website states that King taught third grade.<\/p>\n

Authorities announced later Tuesday afternoon that they had caught the gunman, who was claimed to be a resident of the complex.<\/p>\n

Shortly after the incident, the victim’s daughter made a 911 call and identified the shooter.
\nMinutes before the incident, a witness spotted the suspect acting agitated and inattentive.<\/p>\n

Currently, the Jersey City Police Department and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office are looking into the situation.<\/p>\n

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