Police Officer Killed, Another Shot in Newark NJ Incident
Newark Shooting Claims Officer’s Life, Injures Another
A devastating shooting unfolded in Newark, New Jersey, on Friday night, March 7, 2025, leaving one police officer dead. Another officer suffered injuries in the clash near Broadway and Carteret St, where a teenage suspect also died. Governor Phil Murphy confirmed the incident at 5:50 PM PST, urging prayers for the force. Sources say a 14-year-old was among suspects nabbed after the chaos outside fast-food joints.
Deadly Encounter Shakes Evening Rush
The violence erupted after 6:30 PM PST near a McDonald’s and White Castle. Witnesses reported up to 10 shots ringing out, per posts on X. Two officers, ambushed during a call, were rushed to University Hospital—one didn’t survive. The injured officer fights on as Newark reels from the loss. NJ Transit’s Route 13 detoured amid the fallout.
Teenage Suspect Among the Fallen
A 14-year-old suspect allegedly opened fire, sparking the deadly exchange. Sources confirm the teen died, possibly shot in the fray, while multiple accomplices landed in custody. Details blur as police lock down the scene, but X posts hint at a group confrontation gone wrong. The suspect’s motive remains under wraps.
Governor and Community Respond
Governor Murphy took to X, calling it a “rapidly developing situation.” He praised the officers’ bravery, echoing a shaken city’s sentiment. Posts on X mourn the fallen officer, with locals decrying violence near busy eateries. The police union withholds the deceased’s name, honoring a plain-clothes hero.
Investigation Races Against Grief
Authorities swarm Newark to unravel the shooting’s roots. Sources tie the group to the fast-food strip, but why guns blazed stays unclear. The surviving officer’s condition holds steady, offering a sliver of hope. As suspects face questioning, a community demands answers—and healing—fast.
I have been updated on an incident that took place in Newark earlier tonight involving two officers that were shot.
This is a rapidly developing situation. Please pray for these officers, their families, and all our men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line to…
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) March 8, 2025
