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Englewood Officer Hangs On To Car Door As Gunman Speeds Off Englewood Officer Hangs On To Car Door As Gunman Speeds Off
Englewood Officer Hangs On To Car Door As Gunman Speeds Off ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- A passenger in a car stopped by Englewood police jumped into the driver's seat, reached for a gun in his pocket and sped off with a police officer hanging onto the door, authorities said. Officer Maciej Mlynaryk was able to turn the ignition off, slowing the car, which struck a curb, they said.But the driver "continued to reach for his gun, fight with the officers and attempt to restart the car" before they took him into custody, Detective Capt. Timothy Torell said Tuesday. The officers found the loaded .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol he was reaching for, in a…

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