NYPD, Woodbridge officers shot in NJ; suspect killed: officials
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PIX11) – Two police officers were shot and a suspect was killed during an investigation in New Jersey overnight Thursday, officials said.
Police and the suspect exchanged gunfire at the Raritan Hotel at 1050 King Georges Post Rd. in Fords, sources said.
The police officers were attempting to locate a suspect wanted in a homicide, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin. The investigation was related to an incident that occurred in Manhattan on June 6, sources said.
An NYPD officer was shot in the foot and a Woodbridge detective was also shot, sources said. The suspect was shot and killed at the scene, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Both officers are recovering from their injuries, Platkin said.
The New Jersey attorney general’s office was expected to release additional information about the shooting later Thursday.
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