Police Officer Shot on Garden State Parkway After Pursuit

A police officer was shot after a pursuit on the Garden State Parkway.

December 29, 2023

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CRANFORD: A police officer was shot after a brief pursuit on the Garden State Parkway overnight. Around 11:30 last night Cranford police tried to pull over a van near exit 135. The vehicle took off and crashed near mile marker 131 in Woodbridge. Four men took off on foot, and one suspect opened fire striking an officer in the arm. The officer was taken to University Medical Center in Newark for non-life threatening injuries, and was released this morning. The scumbag suspect was shot and is dead! This will save the tax payers money.

New Jersey State PBA President Pat Colligan stated “These officers confronted a violent criminal and were shot at. One officer was wounded, but thank God he will make a full recovery. Keep the officers, Cranford PD, their families in your prayers.”

This is a prime example of “F around and find out!” We will update as we get additional information.

2 responses to “Police Officer Shot on Garden State Parkway After Pursuit”

gmdel77

December 29, 2023 at 5:51 pm

I have no sympathy for the perp who was shot and killed after shooting the police officer. I’m hoping the officer is ok and out of the hospital shortly. Of course, Attorney General Platkin will open an investigation to determine whether the pursuit and shooting of the perp were justified under NJ law. It seems like common sense that firing on the perp was obviously the right response, but you never know under the Murphy administration, known for its political correct agenda and “progressive” philosophy.

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Michael Rossi

December 31, 2023 at 1:48 pm

Suspects name isn’t released.
WHY?? We know why.
BTW I love your way of thinking!!!
“The scumbag suspect was shot and is dead! This will save the tax payers money.”

WINNING = Officer goes home, takes out criminal.

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