By: Richard L. Smith
The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, July 28, 2025, in Newark, in which a man was wounded.
According to a preliminary investigation, members of the United States Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force were assisting Newark police officers in executing an arrest warrant for attempted murder and other charges.
Authorities said officers encountered the wanted man inside a home on Irvine Turner Boulevard near West Bigelow Street.
The individual allegedly opened fire on officers, prompting them to return fire. He was struck and taken to University Hospital for treatment. His identity has not yet been released.
No officers were injured during the incident.
During a search of the residence, investigators recovered a rifle and a handgun.
Initially, Newark city officials told some media outlets that the suspect was using a baby as a shield and that officers had not fired their weapons. However, the Attorney General’s Office later confirmed that police returned fire, striking the suspect.
The Attorney General’s Office is leading the investigation, and no additional details are being released at this time.
