In a tragic incident in Newark, New Jersey, one police officer was killed and another was wounded in a shooting on Friday evening. The shooting occurred around 6:37 p.m. in the area of Broadway and Carteret, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. The officers were rushed to University Hospital in Newark, with one in critical condition.
The shooting is currently under investigation, with authorities working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to Robert W. Fox, president of the Fraternal Order of Police-New Jersey State Lodge, the officers were shot while on duty. One officer tragically lost their life, while the other is receiving treatment for their injuries.
The Newark Police Department and the community are mourning the loss of one of their own, while also rallying around the injured officer. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that law enforcement officers face every day in the line of duty.
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