Carjacking Pursuit Leads To Newark Police-Involved Shooting: Officials

NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting that took place on Thursday in the area of South 11th Street and Avon Avenue.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office issued the following statement about the shooting:

"The incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. when a Newark police officer came upon a vehicle that had been carjacked earlier in the day. The officer attempted to stop the car, but the driver failed to stop and eluded the officer. The car, a late model BMW, was stopped near the intersection of Avon Avenue and South 11th Street. At this point, the suspect attempted to still elude the officers and in the course of attempting to arrest the suspect, one officer discharged his weapon striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to University Hospital, where he is currently being treated. The identity of the suspect is pending formal identification."

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