Suspect Shot By Federal Agent Outside Union County Ruby Tuesday, Authorities Say

One person was hospitalized after being shot by a federal agent Wednesday in Union County, authorities said.

03/25/2021 9:09 a.m.

The incident involved an agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) task force and occurred outside of a Ruby Tuesday in Elizabeth around 4:20 p.m., local officials said.

The individual was hospitalized for treatment and no law enforcement officers were hurt, local police and DEA Spokesman Special Agent Timothy McMahon said.

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