Newark Police Officer Fatally Shoots One Civilian, Injures Another
CBS New YorkJanuary 22, 20261 min2,661 views
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- 🚨 Newark police officers encountered two men near Ross Street and Evergreen Avenue shortly after 1:00 PM.
- 🎯 One officer discharged his weapon, striking both individuals.
- 💔 One man was fatally shot, while the other sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at a local hospital.
- ⚠️ No officers were reported injured during the incident.
Investigation and Scene Details
- 🔍 The state attorney general's office is leading the investigation into the shooting.
- 📍 The crime scene is expansive, located on Freeling Heisen Avenue and Thorn Street, with a large area taped off.
- 🚫 Police extended the crime scene tape to include the drive-through of a nearby Popeye's restaurant.
- 🗣️ Witnesses described plainclothes officers approaching a vehicle before shots were heard.
- ❓ The specific events that led to the shooting remain unclear at this time.
- 📰 Updates will be provided on CBS News New York and cbsnewyork.com.
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