Skip to main content

Police Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Newark

Newark

An investigation is underway into a police involved shooting that happened in the city a short time ago.

Police apprehended a male suspect in the area of Thomas Street and Brunswick Street shortly before 9 p.m.

Details are developing into what provoked one of the officers to fire a shot at the suspect near Lincoln Park and Clinton Ave. after a brief foot pursuit. One other suspect fled the scene on foot and is currently at-large.

There were no reports of injuries but officers reportedly located a weapon nearby.

Expect traffic detours as there is an active crime scene underway.

We will bring you further details as they become available.

https://youtu.be/5xakwLkLMxE

1,000