NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Prosecutors are investigating a shooting during a police pursuit in New Jersey’s largest city in which an officer shot and critically wounded two men, one of whom later died.
Essex County prosecutors say a grand jury will be presented with the case following a review of the 11:30 p.m. Monday shooting in Newark.
Prosecutors say preliminary investigation indicates that Newark police tried to stop a vehicle but the driver didn’t stop, and “shots were fired by one police officer at three separate locations,” hitting two Newark men in the car.
People were interested in these podcasts
Prosecutors said 46-year-old driver Gregory Griffin died Tuesday afternoon. Thirty-five-year-old Andrew Dixon was in critical condition at University Hospital. A loaded semi-automatic handgun was found in the vehicle.
Prosecutors say their professional standards bureau will review the evidence carefully.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.