The city of Newark, New Jersey was the scene of a dramatic police shooting captured on surveillance video. The incident unfolded on Monday evening at the intersection of Hawthorne Avenue and Clinton Place, just after 8:30 p.m. The footage shows the tense moments as officers confronted a driver behind the wheel of a stolen car.
In the video, the stolen vehicle is seen stopped at the intersection when two Newark police officers in marked cruisers spot the car. One of the officers strategically parks a cruiser in front of the car, blocking its path. The officers then approach the vehicle, remove the passenger, and take him into custody. However, as they are occupied with the passenger, the driver emerges from a nearby bodega, quickly gets into the driver’s seat, and attempts to flee.
A struggle ensues as officers try to prevent the car from escaping. Despite their efforts, the car accelerates, prompting one of the officers to open fire, striking the driver. The stolen vehicle then speeds across the intersection and crashes into an elementary school, bringing the chaotic scene to a dramatic conclusion.
The driver, critically injured, was rushed to the hospital for treatment. The Attorney General’s office has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. It was revealed that the car had been reported stolen in Connecticut and that the two suspects involved were from Queens, New York.
Initially, there were reports suggesting that the shooting had been fatal, but New Jersey officials had not confirmed this at the time. The situation remains under scrutiny as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the use of deadly force.
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As the investigation continues and more details emerge, the community awaits answers and clarity regarding the circumstances of the police shooting in Newark. Stay tuned for updates as the story unfolds.