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Newark Officer Shot, Suspect In Custody: Police

A police officer was hospitalized after being shot in Newark Tuesday night, officials confirmed.

A recent handgun recovered by Newark police.

A recent handgun recovered by Newark police.

Photo Credit: Newark PD

The officer was rushed to University Hospital for treatment of a non life-threatening gunshot wound suffered near 14th Avenue and 14th Street around 8:35 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said.

He was in stable condition as of 9:30 p.m. 

A suspect was in custody and a gun was recovered, authorities said. 

The incident remains under investigation. No further information was available.

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