Crime & Safety
Officer Wounded During Armed Robbery At Store In West Orange: PD
An off-duty police officer was injured while trying to stop a robbery in West Orange. A potential suspect is in custody, authorities said.
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- An off-duty police officer was wounded while trying to stop an armed robbery at a convenience store in West Orange on Monday afternoon, authorities said.
A spokesperson with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said the agency is investigating a shooting, and a male suspect is in custody. The wounded officer was "grazed" during the encounter, she added.
West Orange public safety officials released the following statement on Monday:
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"At 3:08 p.m., an off-duty West Orange police officer sustained a non-life-threating injury in attempting to intervene in a robbery in progress at Krauszers on 12 South Valley Road. The suspect's firearm discharged one time before fleeing the scene. A potential suspect and vehicle are being detained by the Newark Police Department. The officer has been transported to a local hospital and is currently being treated. The scene is secure and there is no threat to public safety. There currently is an active ongoing investigation and updates will follow."
No additional information was immediately available. Check back for updates.
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