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Gov. Murphy orders flags lowered for Newark detective killed in the line of duty
Gov. Phil Murphy ordered flags in New Jersey to be flown at half staff on Friday in mourning of the Newark police officer shot and killed last week in the line of duty. The U.S. and New Jersey flags will be lowered on the day of the funeral servicefor Newark police Detective Joseph Azcona,
Funeral service scheduled for Newark detective shot and killed in city
A funeral service have been scheduled for Newark Detective Joseph Azcona who was fatally shot in the line of duty on Friday night.
Hundreds attend vigil for Newark officer shot and killed by suspected 14-year-old gunman
Hundreds of people filled the street in front of the Christ Assembly Lutheran Church in Newark where the officer was gunned down allegedly by a 14-year-old with an automatic weapon.
Donations pour in for families of 2 Newark officers shot in gun battle
Donations have been pouring in for the families of two Newark police officers who were shot last week - one fatally - during an investigation over illegal firearms. Detective Joseph Azcona, 26, and another officer were shot during a fierce gun battle Friday night while investigating illegal firearm activity at Broadway and Carteret Street.
Funeral for Newark officer shot and killed by suspected 14-year-old gunman to be held Friday
The funeral service for a Newark police officer who was gunned down in the line of duty will be held on Friday. Friends and family of 26-year-old Officer Joseph Azcona gathered Thursday evening at a funeral home on Wilson Avenue for his wake.
Community honors Newark police detective killed in shooting
A balloon release took place at Carteret Street and Broadway, where Detective Joseph Azcona was killed.

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Fallen Newark detective’s City Hall memorial vandalized by ‘emotionally disturbed’ woman: cops
The many flower bouquets — which originally sat on top of the police cruiser — were torn off, destroyed and callously thrown ...
Family of 6-year-old who died in Newark in shock as child's mother faces charges
The father of a 6-year-old child who died in Newark says he's in shock, wishing he had pushed to see his daughter more.
Boys Basketball: Group 1 final preview - Newark Tech vs Thrive Charter
GROUP 1 FINAL Saturday, March 15 at Rutgers Newark Tech (24-4) vs. Thrive Charter (25-4), 2 p.m. Coaches: Marques Bragg, ...
Flags lowered to half-staff around NJ to honor fallen Newark Detective Joseph Azcona
Gov. Phil Murphy has ordered flags fly at half-staff to honor Newark Detective Joseph Azcona who was fatally shot in the line ...
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Newark Woman Charged in 6-Year-Old Daughter’s Death
A Newark mother was charged with endangering the welfare of a child after her six-year-old daughter was found dead in her ...
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Newark students are eager to participate in April’s school board election, but they have questions
City 16- and 17-year-olds have expressed their enthusiasm for voting in a school board election, but leaders are tasked with ...
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Licking Muskingum All-Star basketball games set for Sunday at Newark Catholic
The annual basketball battle between the top seniors from Licking County and the Muskingum Valley is upcoming this weekend.
Meet Newark’s First ‘Poet Laureate’; City Launches New Program
Earlier this year, city officials announced that Newark was launching a search for a new poet laureate. The position is ...