Community honors Newark police detective killed in shooting

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.
Newark police officer killed, another officer wounded in shooting
A Newark police officer was killed in the line of duty Friday night in a shooting that also wounded a second officer, according to police union officials. The officers were shot at 6:37 p.m. in the area of Broadway and Carteret Street in Newark, according to a statement from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Funeral for fallen Newark officer to be held Friday
The funeral service for a Newark police officer who was gunned down in the line of duty will be held Friday. It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $100 billion investment from what he called the world’s most powerful company,
Community honors Newark police detective killed in shooting with balloon release
A balloon release took place at Carteret Street and Broadway, where Detective Joseph Azcona was killed.
Donations pour in for families of 2 Newark officers shot in gun battle
Donations have been pouring in for the families of two Newark police officers who were shot last week - one fatally - during an investigation over illegal firearms. Detective Joseph Azcona, 26, and another officer were shot during a fierce gun battle Friday night while investigating illegal firearm activity at Broadway and Carteret Street.
Hundreds attend vigil for Newark officer shot and killed by suspected 14-year-old gunman
Hundreds of people filled the street 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 St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed for slain police detective funeral
New Jersey’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is postponed one week as to not coincide with the funeral for slain Newark police officer Joseph Azcona.
Fallen Newark detective’s City Hall memorial vandalized by ‘emotionally disturbed’ woman: cops
The many flower bouquets — which originally sat on top of the police cruiser — were torn off, destroyed and callously thrown ...
Name of Newark police officer fatally shot is released while another is still in hospital
One Newark police officer was fatally shot and another seriously injured in the city Friday night, according to the New ...
Police scanner details moments after fatal shooting of Newark cop
The police dispatch on the radio Friday night was a staccato of static, terse orders, and alarm. An officer was down. A ...
Slain Newark cop was all-around ‘nice kid’ who helped neighbors —and racked up police medals along way
Joseph Azcona was made detective after just two years on the job and earned numerous awards during his short but stellar ...
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14-year-old arrested on murder charges following deadly shootout with Newark officers
A 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody on murder charges following a shootout with Newark police officers Friday evening that left one dead and a second hospitalized, police and Essex ...
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Family, friends devastated after Newark police detective fatally shot by teen while on duty
Detective Joseph Azcona was killed during a weapons investigation allegedly by a 14-year-old armed with an automatic weapon.
14-year-old remains sole person charged in Newark police detective’s shooting death
At least 5 people were taken into custody Friday night after the shooting that killed Newark police Detective Joseph Azcona, ...