Shots Fired!

WNBC Reporter Adam Kuperstein was going live at the scene in Jersey City when a number of gunshots could be heard.

Now it’s easy to play Monday morning quarterback, but it was here that Kuperstein should have stopped talking and let the scene tell the story.

Also, as the shots start to intensify, Kuperstein says, “we’re going to back up” while a number of people shooting video in their phones step forward.

Look, it is a very tense situation and Kuperstein did a good job. But, when shots like that start-up, it is a good time to shut up. Also, don’t say you’re going to “back up”, just back up.

Then again, when it comes to gunfire, I’m not sure moving back 10 feet is really a big help.

Here’s the video:

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NBC 4 reporter Adam Kuperstein was giving a live on-air update on an active shooter situation with video journalist Eddie Alonzo this afternoon when gun shots began to intensify. ⁠ One police officer and three civilians died in the active shooter situation at a bodega in Jersey City Tuesday, while two other officers were also injured. Two suspects are also dead. Every single public school in the city was locked down as multiple SWAT teams responded, according to a senior law enforcement official and local authorities.⁠ ⁠ We are live at the scene of this developing story. Click the link in our bio for the latest.⁠ ⁠ #jerseycity #activeshooter @akuperstein

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