Funeral for Newark Sgt. Joseph Azcona, 26, held after deadly police shooting
The funeral for Sgt. Joseph Azcona, a New Jersey police officer shot and killed in the line of duty, is being held today in Newark.
Funeral for Newark officer shot and killed by suspected 14-year-old gunman to be held Friday
26-year-old Newark Police Officer Joseph Azcona was shot and killed last Friday while on duty. Hundreds of people filled the street Wednesday in front of the Christ Assembly Lutheran Church in Newark where the officer was gunned down allegedly by a 14-year-old with an automatic weapon.
Newark Police Officer Is Killed and Another Is Injured in Shooting
Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey asked people to “please pray” for the officers, who were shot around 6:30 p.m. Friday.
New Jersey police officer reported fatally shot in Newark
One Garden State police officer was fatally shot and another wounded in a furious gun battle with at least one suspect in Newark on Friday night, according to sources and news reports. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that two Garden State police officers were shot Friday night.
Emotional funeral for slain Newark police sergeant
Joseph Azcona was posthumously promoted from detective to sergeant after he was fatally shot by a suspect. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Thousands gather for funeral services for Newark cop killed in the line of duty
Family, friends and supporters gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark to pay respects to Newark Detective Joseph Azcona.
Newark mourns Police Sgt. Joseph Azcona at emotional funeral
Officers from local departments and state police lined the streets outside the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, showing support for Azcona’s family.
Funeral held for New Jersey police sergeant shot to death
A large crowd gathered to say goodbye to 26-year-old Sgt. Joseph Azcona at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Governor Murphy, dignitaries attend funeral for Newark detective shot and killed in line of duty
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and a sea of police, public officials, and dignitaries surrounded the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark for the 10:30 a.m. funeral for Newark Detective Joseph Azcona,
14-year-old charged in fatal shooting of New Jersey police officer
Joseph Azcona, 26, was still in his police car when he was shot on Friday night, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.
New Jersey police officer killed, second officer wounded in shooting by 14-year-old, authorities say
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Thousands mourn slain Newark police detective as ‘symbol of courage’ at funeral service
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Teen charged with murder in police shooting in Newark, New Jersey
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Police officer killed, another injured in shooting involving 14-year-old suspect: authorities
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Attorney investigates civil claims into Wayne police after shooting of sword-wielding man
An attorney will investigate whether a Wayne cop violated New Jersey’s use-of-force directive when he shot a man experiencing a mental health crisis.
New Jersey police officer killed, second officer wounded in shooting, authorities say
A police officer was shot and killed and another wounded on Friday evening in New Jersey, authorities said. Authorities say ...
Arson investigation launched after fire at New Jersey home of Bayer executive
At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive ...