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UPDATE: Armed Robbery Suspect Shot by Irvington Police Officer

Irvington Township

​Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II has announced that the Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating a police involved shooting that occurred in Irvington, on Friday evening.

According to authorities, the incident occurred shortly before 10: 00 p.m., when Irvington police officers were dispatched to a liquor store in the 100 block of Clinton Avenue on a report of a robbery in progress.

Officials say arriving officers observed a suspect fleeing from the store and began pursuing him on foot.

In the course of the foot pursuit, an Irvington officer discharged his service weapon striking the suspect and a handgun was recovered at the scene officials said.

EMS transported the suspect to an area hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

​It is early in the investigation and no additional information is available at this time according to officials.

​Attorney General guidelines require all county Prosecutor's Offices to respond to incident whenever a law enforcement officer discharges a weapon.

​Anyone with additional information may contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Professional Standards Bureau at (862) 520-3700.

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