2 cops shot in US’ New Jersey as shooter opens fireplace

An unidentified shooter armed with a rifle opened fireplace in New Jersey’s Newark metropolis and shot two law enforcement officials.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 2, 2022 01:56 IST

The shooter was actively taking pictures at legislation enforcement, stated officers. (Screengrab)

By India Today Web Desk: Two law enforcement officials in New Jersey’s Newark metropolis have been injured after an unidentified shooter opened fireplace from a rooftop on Tuesday. The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) stated the shooter was armed with a rifle and is actively taking pictures at legislation enforcement.

🚨 OFFICERS DOWN: Please pray for the two law enforcement officials in Newark, New Jersey who have been shot. Reports point out the Shooter is utilizing a rifle and is actively taking pictures at legislation enforcement.

*This is creating* pic.twitter.com/0msEtGrdYK
— National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) (@GLFOP) November 1, 2022

The video shared by the FOP exhibits law enforcement officials in tactical gear on the neighbourhood streets conducting a search. Police automobiles may be seen blocking roads within the space.

New Jersey’s governor, Phil Murphy, stated he’s carefully monitoring the creating state of affairs. “I am in touch with local authorities and the state is providing resources as requested. We will continue to support local law enforcement and ensure that all residents are safe,” he tweeted.

I’m conscious of and carefully monitoring an unfolding state of affairs in Newark.

I’m in contact with native authorities and the State is offering assets as requested. We will proceed to assist native legislation enforcement and make sure that all residents are secure.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) November 1, 2022

The two injured law enforcement officials have been taken to a hospital for therapy.

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Nov 2, 2022