ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (VINnews)-Two Atlantic City police officers were wounded and a suspect was killed Tuesday afternoon during a police-involved shooting while officers attempted to execute a search warrant, authorities said.
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The incident occurred around 3 p.m. in the 100 block of North Florida Avenue. Gunfire erupted during the operation, striking both officers, according to officials.
One officer sustained life-threatening injuries and the second officer’s injuries were non-life-threatening, authorities said. Both were transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
The adult male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating the shooting, as is standard in officer-involved incidents in the state.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. issued a statement expressing support for the wounded officers.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the wounded officers, their families and the entire Atlantic City Police Department,” Small said. “We hope for their full and speedy recovery.”
Law enforcement secured the scene shortly after the shooting. Officials said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Let me guess, the shooter was a white male in his 30s wearing a suit and a tie coming home from his job.