New Details Revealed In NJ Shooting That Killed Suspect, Injured 2 Cops

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — New details have been revealed in Tuesday's Atlantic City shooting that left the suspect dead and injured two police officers.

SWAT team officers were attempting to execute a search warrant at the North Florida Avenue home before the shooting, according to the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

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The home's front door was open, but it was then closed by someone inside the house, authorities said.

Officers announced themselves and used a mechanical device to open the door, authorities said.

As the door opened, suspect Donald Gardner (also known as Donald Capriotti), 52, who was inside the house, fired multiple gunshots at the officers, officials said.

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One officer was struck in the helmet; another was shot in the leg, authorities said.

Officer Robert Reynolds of the ACPD, who was not struck by gunfire, fired and struck Gardner. Gardner was subsequently pronounced dead, according to officials.

A handgun was recovered from the residence. The two wounded officers were taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information is being released at this time.