No fewer than two police officers were shot during a confrontation with a shooter firing from a rooftop in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America. According to accounts, the gunman fired straight at police with a rifle at 2.20 p.m. on Tuesday. It was gathered that the shooting reportedly took place near the intersection of Van Velsor Place and Chancellor Avenue in Weequahic, Newark. According to a Fox5NY reporter on the site, the suspect could not be caught at the scene despite the presence of FBI operatives, ATF and US Marshals.
According to accounts, the gunman fired straight at police with a rifle at 2.20 p.m. on Tuesday.
No fewer than two police officers were shot during a confrontation with a shooter firing from a rooftop in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America.It was gathered that the shooting reportedly took place near the intersection of Van Velsor Place and Chancellor Avenue in Weequahic, Newark. According to a Fox5NY reporter on the site, the suspect could not be caught at the scene despite the presence of FBI operatives, ATF and US Marshals.
Governor Phil Murphy also confirmed this incident on Twitter, assuring that his government would continue to support law enforcement agents to ensure dwellers of the state are safe. A tweet from Governor Phil Murphy said: “I am aware of and closely monitoring an unfolding situation in Newark. I am in touch with local authorities and the State is providing resources as requested. We will continue to support local law enforcement and ensure that all residents are safe.”
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