Newark---Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Professional Standards Bureau is investigating a police officer involved shooting.
Officials say the preliminary investigation indicates an off-duty state prison corrections officer shot a suspect during an attempted robbery overnight into Sunday.
The officer was not injured and the suspect is hospitalized officials said.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.