A Newark Police Officer's Fatal Shot Sparks Outrage as Investigation Underway
In a tragic incident that has shaken the city, a police officer fired fatal shots at two people in Newark Monday afternoon. Authorities confirmed that one of those shot was pronounced dead at University Hospital, while the other is being treated and receiving medical attention.
According to officials, the shooting occurred shortly after 1 p.m. when Newark police officers came across several civilians near Ross Street and Evergreen Avenue. The identities of those involved have yet to be released, but the New Jersey attorney general's office is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The AG's office has promised a thorough examination of the events surrounding the shooting, although details remain scarce at this time. The people shot were taken to University Hospital, where the deceased was pronounced dead and the other person is being treated for injuries sustained during the encounter.
Interestingly, no police officers were injured during the incident, but one officer did require hospital evaluation and has since been released. This development highlights the complexities of law enforcement investigations into police shootings.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka addressed the tragic incident in a statement on Monday night. Expressing his condolences to those affected, he emphasized the need for patience as the investigation unfolds. "It is a heartbreaking tragedy when a police officer feels compelled to draw their weapon — and so much more so when they are forced to fire," the mayor said.
The Newark community has been left reeling from this devastating event, with many calling on officials to provide greater transparency and accountability in their investigations. As the investigation continues, it remains unclear what led up to the fatal shooting, and how the events will be ultimately explained.
In a tragic incident that has shaken the city, a police officer fired fatal shots at two people in Newark Monday afternoon. Authorities confirmed that one of those shot was pronounced dead at University Hospital, while the other is being treated and receiving medical attention.
According to officials, the shooting occurred shortly after 1 p.m. when Newark police officers came across several civilians near Ross Street and Evergreen Avenue. The identities of those involved have yet to be released, but the New Jersey attorney general's office is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The AG's office has promised a thorough examination of the events surrounding the shooting, although details remain scarce at this time. The people shot were taken to University Hospital, where the deceased was pronounced dead and the other person is being treated for injuries sustained during the encounter.
Interestingly, no police officers were injured during the incident, but one officer did require hospital evaluation and has since been released. This development highlights the complexities of law enforcement investigations into police shootings.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka addressed the tragic incident in a statement on Monday night. Expressing his condolences to those affected, he emphasized the need for patience as the investigation unfolds. "It is a heartbreaking tragedy when a police officer feels compelled to draw their weapon — and so much more so when they are forced to fire," the mayor said.
The Newark community has been left reeling from this devastating event, with many calling on officials to provide greater transparency and accountability in their investigations. As the investigation continues, it remains unclear what led up to the fatal shooting, and how the events will be ultimately explained.
. It's like déjà vu all over again - we've seen this play out too many times in the US 
. The AG's office is saying they'll investigate, but I'm not holding my breath 
. We need more than just promises of transparency from officials 
. The community needs answers and accountability now 
. One dead, one in the hospital... could've been so much worse 
. This is why we can't have nice things 
This tragedy highlights how even with the best intentions, police shootings can have devastating consequences. We need transparency and accountability in these investigations so we can learn from our mistakes and move forward together as a community 
just read about this Newark police officer shooting 
. according to the stats, 67% of fatal police shootings are related to mental health crises or emotional distress 
that's like 1 person every 20 mins 
. and according to a study by the National Police Foundation, 75% of civilians shot by police are unarmed 
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just thinking about this is giving me the chills... can't believe a police officer would have to resort to fatal force on innocent people 
the fact that one of them didn't survive is absolutely devastating 
. I'm with the mayor on patience and all but can't we see some footage from this incident already?! transparency is key
. I mean, who wants to live in a city where the cops are more likely to hurt you than help you? The mayor's trying to keep it calm but honestly, it feels like we're just getting more info to justify why this happened instead of actually addressing what went wrong 
and the mayor is all about patience, but doesn't he think we deserve to know what really happened? the community is already hurting and we need answers, not just empty words. 
. The mayor's statement was well said though, it's not about vilifying police officers, it's about understanding what happened and making sure this doesn't happen again.
, but on the flip side, one officer did get checked out - like, is that gonna be a huge deal or just routine procedure? 
i'm glad that no other officers got hurt but it's still really scary thinking about what could've happened 
and yeah the mayor is right we need transparency in these investigations so everyone knows what went down and why this happened 
. One dead and one in the hospital, that's just heartbreaking 
... We need to know what went down so we can learn from it & make sure something like this never happens again. The police officer wasn't hurt, that's good, but sometimes injuries aren't visible, you know? 
can't we be more careful about how law enforcement responds in situations like this? 
. I hope the investigation is thorough and helps us figure out what happened. The mayor's words of condolence mean a lot, but it's also important for him to be honest with us about how this can happen in our city 