There’s a potentially tragic situation unfolding in Newark, Save Jerseyans…
Two police officers were reportedly shot and injured in Newark, New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon, an incident tied to a violent crime wave plaguing American cities especially in “blue” states including our own.
“I am aware of and closely monitoring an unfolding situation in Newark,” Governor Phil Murphy tweeted. “I am in touch with local authorities and the State is providing resources as requested. We will continue to support local law enforcement and ensure that all residents are safe.”
The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) repeated news and social media reports of the shooter “using a rifle” and “actively shooting at law enforcement.” According to the FOP, 252 U.S. police officers had been shot in 2022 as of September 30th.
A journalist from Yeshiva World News reported that the shooter struck from “an elevated position” while others specified that the shots had come from a rooftop.
Here’s an overview of the reports from the ground:
https://twitter.com/GLFOP/status/1587519513364512772
DEVELOPING: Reports that a shooter in an elevated position, has shot 2 police officers in Newark, New Jersey. Shooter is reportedly using a rifle and is actively shooting at PD.
Tactical units on scene. Update to follow. pic.twitter.com/oOrKAOVr2K
— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) November 1, 2022
2 police officers who were shot being transported to the hospital, after a rooftop shooter with a rifle shot the 2 police officers in #Newark, New Jersey in the US. pic.twitter.com/MYTB57Us3v
— Subodh Kumar (@kumarsubodh_) November 1, 2022
Breaking News in Newark NJ!! pic.twitter.com/pzWPirXfir
— New Jeru Media (@newjerumedia) November 1, 2022