Police Shootout: Montclair Officer, Suspect Both Shot In Exchange Of Gunfire, Prosecutor Says
A police officer and suspect were both injured in a shooting on Monday, April 15, authorities said.
An individual in a residence began shooting at a police officer on the 100 block of Forest Street, Thomas Fennelly, a spokesman for the Essex County Prosecutors Office said. The officer was hit but was able to return fire, striking the suspect, Fennelly aid.
The officer and suspect were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Fennelly said. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating, Fennelly said.
Police ID DC Teen Murdered Inside Of Vehicle, Suspect Still At Large
A $25,000 reward is being offered for information connected to the murder of a 19-year-old Washington, DC man, authorities say.
Tolonzo Stephon Rhodes was found murdered inside of a car in the 3200 block of Swann Road, around 6:40 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10, according to a Prince George's County Police Department spokesperson.
Investigation revealed that Rhodes was fatally shot while inside of the vehicle, and died on the scene.
Police are working to identify a motive and suspect for the case.
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