14-year-old charged with murder in Newark police officer shooting
The 14-year-old who is accused of shooting a police officer while he was still in his car in Newark, New Jersey, was charged with murder and attempted murder, officials said Saturday.
Detective Joseph Azcona, 26, died at a hospital and a second officer who was also shot was recovering from his injuries.
Shots rang out around 6:30 p.m. near a White Castle and McDonaldās where the teen was hanging out with friends,Ā ABC7 reported, citing the Essex County Prosecutorās Office.
The teen suspect has not been identified.
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