A Newark police officer was killed and another officer critically injured in a shooting in New Jersey’s largest city on Friday evening. Gunfire erupted in the North Ward of Newark after 18 shots were fired, and as officers responded, they were met with more gunfire and called for backup. One officer was shot in the head and later died at University Hospital, while the other officer was critically injured but expected to survive. The suspect responsible for the shooting was taken into custody. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy urged people to pray for the officers and their families, as well as all law enforcement personnel putting their lives on the line to keep the public safe. The state attorney general’s office is monitoring the situation, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing. No further details were immediately available.
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