Wide Manhunt After 4 Shot At Cops In Chase Near Newark Airport

A widespread manhunt was underway on Monday after four suspects shot at off-duty police officers during a chase near Newark Liberty International Airport this weekend, police said.

The four attackers shot at two off-duty Newark police officers and the wife of one of the cops on Sunday morning near Newark airport, prompting a police pursuit of four people, police said.

The off-duty officers didn't return fire after their vehicle was struck by gunfire near Routes 1 and 9 south just after 3:30 a.m., according to police. The shooters also tried to run the police off the road, authorities said.

The police chase went to Bloomfield, where one of the four suspects was arrested, authorities said.

The officer's spouse, who was hurt during the incident, was taken to a nearby hospital and released.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of any of these suspects should call the department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the police division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through the Smartphone App available at iTunes or on Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.

This is a developing story. Patch will have more information as it comes in.

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