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At least two police officers have been injured in a shootout with a gunman who fired from a New Jersey rooftop
- At least two police officers were injured in a gunfight in Newark, New Jersey
- The gunman fired a rifle from a roof and fired directly at the police
- The suspect remains at large
- This is a story in development
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At least two police officers were injured in Newark, New Jersey, during a shootout with a gunman who fired from a roof or window.
There are reports that the gunman used a rifle around 2 p.m. Tuesday and fired directly at police, NBC New York reported.
The shooting reportedly took place near the intersection of Van Velsor Place and Chancellor Avenue in Weequahic, Newark.
The suspect is still at large, and FBI, ATF and US Marshals are all present, a Fox5NY reporter at the scene said.
SWAT units are now on site to assist in the search for the suspect. Law enforcement officials have said the situation will be under control once there is no threat to the community.
A senior law enforcement source said only two shots were fired from the suspect’s weapon, NBC New York said.
The condition of the two officers who were shot is unknown at this time.
Newark Governor Phil Murphy said in a tweet that he was monitoring the situation:
“I am aware of and closely monitoring an unfolding situation in Newark. I am in contact with the local authorities and the state is providing the requested resources. We will continue to support local law enforcement and make sure all residents are safe.”
The gunman allegedly fired around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, injuring at least two officers