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Off-Duty Officer Shot In West Orange

An off-duty police officer was reportedly hospitalized after being shot in West Orange Monday, authorities confirmed

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Photo Credit: West Orange NJ Police Facebook

Initial and unconfirmed reports say the officer was interrupting a robbery at the Krauser's on South Valley Road when he was shot around 3 p.m.

A spokesperson with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office confirmed that one male was in custody.

The officer was grazed, the spokesperson said.

This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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