Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General has launched an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Newark, where one man was killed and another injured after an encounter with city police officers.
According to preliminary information released by Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s office, the shooting happened shortly after 1 p.m. near Ross Street and Evergreen Avenue. Officers from the Newark Police Department encountered multiple civilians, during which one officer discharged his weapon, striking two individuals.
Both civilians were transported to University Hospital in Newark. One man was later pronounced dead, while the second remains hospitalized for treatment. No officers were injured, though one was evaluated at the hospital and later released.
Under state law, the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) must investigate any death that occurs during an encounter with law enforcement or while a person is in custody. The findings of that investigation will be presented to a grand jury to determine whether charges are warranted against the involved officer.
Officials have not yet released the identities of the deceased individual, the injured civilian, or the officers involved.
Key Points: State investigating fatal police shooting in Newark – Newark
• One man was killed and another injured after a Newark police officer opened fire during an encounter Monday.
• The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the shooting under state law requiring independent review of deaths involving police.
• The identities of the civilians and officers have not yet been released pending the ongoing investigation.