A gunman in Newark, New Jersey sparked a chaotic scene this afternoon when he opened fire from an elevated position on police officers serving a warrant at an apartment building.
The suspect, wielding a long gun, injured two officers. Paramedics have transported both to University Hospital where they are expected to survive.
The suspect is not in custody but is believed to be contained within the building from where the shooting occurred.
A large number of law enforcement personnel and equipment from multiple jurisdictions, including tactical units, drones and helicopters have cordoned off a residential neighborhood of modest and tidy homes. (RELATED: Two Shot Outside of New York Gubernatorial Candidate's Home)
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A bullet hit an officer in the neck. One round punctured another officer's leg.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) tweeted that he was closely monitoring the situation. (RELATED: New York Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Plans to Declare Crisis on Day One if Elected)
NBC New York further reports:
Federal investigators with the FBI and ATF confirmed they were sending resources to the scene as well.
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Neighbors describe the area as relatively quiet and said major crime was not common in that part of Newark.
The incident occurred 10 miles from New York City. New Jersey State Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D), who represents portions of Newark, described the neighborhood as “a nice area” before adding that “in this day and age no place is immune to violence.”
Police are urging local residents to remain inside and keep their doors locked.
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Funny; gov Murphy has not supported Police in the past. But wait. It is election time.
Black thugs matter.
I’m still trying to figure out why ATF is there.
Because every resistance to the state requires a combined arms response… and a little alcohol to numb the pain.
why is the FBI, there? They can NOT be trusted
No place is immune to violent. That happens to be true ,thanks to our government and their action against the people
No bother to take him into custody! Just take him out, Game Over! He attacked 2 NJ Police Officers; he just needs to die.
EXECUTE FORTHWITH. Period
B.L.M. = “BLUE LIVES MATTER” and don’t you MOTHERF—–S, ever ever forget it.