Should a 14-Year-Old Who Murdered a Newark Cop Face Adult Charges?
NEWARK, NJ – A new debate is raging in New Jersey surrounding the murder of a Newark police officer at the hands of a 14-year-old boy. On March 7, Newark, New Jersey, was rocked by tragedy when Detective Joseph Azcona, a 26-year-old five-year veteran of the police force, was gunned down in his patrol car while investigating illegal firearms. The alleged shooter? A 14-year-old boy, now charged with murder, attempted murder, and weapons offenses. A petition is circulating, demanding that this teenager be tried as an adult, reflecting a growing public outcry over the loss of a hero and a