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One Newark police officer was killed and another is “fighting for his life” in critical condition after a shootout with a 14-year-old suspect Friday evening, according to reports.Shots rang out around 6:30 p.m. near a White Castle and McDonald’s where the teen was hanging out with friends, ABC7 reported, citing the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.The young gunman allegedly fired a total of 29 shots at officers, sources told PIX11. ...There are conflicting reports about the status of the teen, with PIX 11 sources saying he was killed, while ABC 7 reported he was taken into custody. ...
A 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody on murder charges following a shootout with Newark police officers Friday evening that left one dead and a second hospitalized, police and county officials said.The two officers involved in the shooting were investigating potentially illegal firearms when gunfire was exchanged in the city's North Ward, in the area of Broadway and Carteret Street, officials said at a Saturday morning press conference.Police and officials with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said both officers and the teenage suspect were injured in the altercation. The 14-year-old was taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, they said.
Make sure the 14-year-old gets treated like an adult in courtIf he wants to kills cops like an adult, he can get an adult's punishment too
