Autopsy Pending For N.J. Cop Fatally Shot Monday: Patch PM

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Autopsy Pending On N.J. Police Officer Shot And Killed

An off-duty Sayreville officer was shot and killed Monday morning next to Amboy Cinemas. The officer appeared to have suffered one or more gunshot wounds, according to the prosecutor's office.

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N.J. Mall Easter Bunny Involved In Brawl With Customers, Videos Show

• He's not exactly Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail. No, this New Jersey mall Easter Bunny has a temper.

3 Men Rob Uber Driver At Gunpoint In Ocean County: Police

• The victim had driven the men from New York City to Jackson before they pulled a gun on him, stole cash, phone, threw away his car keys.

N.J. Man Beat Puppy To Death: Police

• A Wayne man beat a 6-month-old puppy to death during a domestic disturbance Friday morning, police said.

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