Newark Community Advocate Donna Jackson says she spoke to police, who told her that a suspect was killed, and at least one police officer was injured during an incident involving a stolen vehicle.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 8:56AMAn active investigation now underway, after a short police chase turned deadly here on Hawthorne Avenue and Clinton Place Monday night.
As of Tuesday morning, it remains unconfirmed why the car might have been pulled over but source told Eyewitness News that the vehicle may have been stolen. Newark Police are expected to answer several looming questions. Community advocate Donna Jackson spoke with officers who said the short chase turned into a crash. She says one young man was taken out of the vehicle when the car was stopped while another young man who was in the passenger seat jumped in the drivers seat. Thats when she says things took a turn for the worse.
"One young man was taken out of the vehicle. Another young man jumped into the driver's seat, pursued forward, hitting an officer, hitting the police car, where the officer opened fire and unfortunately the young man lost his life," she said. Jackson said two police officers, including the officer that was hit by the car, were taken to the hospital in unknown condition.Authorities have yet to release details on the incident.
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