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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