Crime & Safety
BREAKING: N.J. Man Shot, Killed By Cops After Firing At Police
Police officers shot a suspect Thursday after he exchanged gunfire with police in New Jersey, police said.
Authorities are investigating a police-involved fatal shooting that occurred Thursday.
At approximately 5 p.m., two Newark Police officers discharged their weapons during an incident in the 900 block of Hunterdon Street in the city.
One unidentified person sustained a fatal gunshot wound by police officers. No police officers were shot. No additional information will available at this evening.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Attorney General guidelines require all county Prosecutor’s Office to respond to incidents whenever a law enforcement officer discharges a weapon.
Anyone with additional information may contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Professional Standards Bureau at (862) 520-3700.
Find out what's happening in Newarkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
.
Police still on scene @ Hunterdon St after Newark police say officers shoot armed suspect who opened fire @News12NJ #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/c6vCi1H4cv
— Ranji Sinha (@ranjisinha) April 6, 2017
Patch file photo
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
