# Police officer killed, another injured in shooting involving 14-year-old suspect: authorities

A 14-year-old suspect is facing several charges, including murder

By Alexandra Koch, Alexis McAdams, Bradford Betz, Rachel Wolf



Published March 7, 2025 10:27pm EST | Updated March 8, 2025 3:43pm EST

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The Essex County Prosecutor's Office in New Jersey on Saturday provided an update on the shooting of two Newark Police detectives on Friday night. (Credit: WNYW)

Detective Joseph Azcona was shot and killed, and another detective was injured in a shooting on Friday night in Newark,  Essex County Prosecutor Theordore Stephens announced on Saturday.

The , who has not yet been publicly identified, is charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of illegal weapons, Stephens told reporters on Saturday morning.

The [](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6369785118112)The Essex County Prosecutor's Office on Saturday provided an update on the shooting of two Newark Police detectives on Friday night.



Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona was shot and killed in the line of duty on Friday in New Jersey. (WNYW/Newark Police Department)



Police are investigating after two officers were shot Friday night in Newark, N.J.

The New York Police Department put out a statement mourning the death of detective Azcona.

New Jersey Gov.  wrote in a post on X he was updated on the incident.

"This is a rapidly developing situation," he wrote. "Please pray for these officers, their families, and all our men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line to keep us safe."

His team confirmed Murphy and his wife, Tammy, made a private visit to  after the shooting.



Two officers were shot near Carteret Street and Broadway on Friday night.

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In just the last three hours, there have been 4 police officers shot, one is dead, 2 officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg (NC) PD, both are expected to recover. 2 officers from Newark (NJ), tragically one officer has made the ultimate sacrifice…RIP Please keep all involved in your thoughts and prayers.

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