Posted on 07/18/2005 4:33:49 PM PDT by Coleus
School Police Officer Shot And Killed In Newark
Slideshow: Police Officers Shot In NewarkThe shootings happened about 2 p.m. on the sidewalk outside Weequahic High School, said Glenn. Both officers were on duty and in uniform, he said.
Investigators were interviewing Scott to determine the circumstances, Glenn said. Initial reports indicated the shooting may have stemmed from a fight the day before involving two females.
According to Willie Freeman, director for security the Newark School District, the officers approached a car and "there was a confrontation that took place and that's when they exchanged fire."
Newark School Superintendent Marion A. Bolden credited the officers with containing a potentially dangerous situation at the school, which had just let students out after a summer school session.
"Having the officers here is what prevented it from being more tragic than it was," bolden Said.
The shooting occurred about a block from the school's main entrance, near the school's football field and stadium.
Shortly after 5 p.m., a flatbed truck drove away carrying a white security car that had a shattered passenger-side window.
Blue examination gloves, like those worn by emergency medical personnel and forensics investigators, lay on the sidewalk. Shattered glass lay on Chancellor Avenue a few feet away.
The name of the suspect was not immediately released.
Glenn said the two lawmen were trained by the Newark Police Department and had full police powers, but are employed by the school district. According to Freeman, they were assigned to the Weequahic school.
Ain't that the truth. I don't know if it's the same everywhere but what I've seen is that part of that is admin trying to portray the school as some sort of ideal school so the bad statistics don't reflect on a particular school. It's about 75% bleeding heart lib and the rest is PR spin
Blood gang members? We had a problem with Crips trying to ambush officers and had an officer pinned down with gunfire about two years ago. Things were brought under control within a week after some "special emphasis" on those critters. Newark PD knows what needs done
One of the first steps is getting that low-life thug named Sharpe James out of office. He has been camped-out in that office since May 13, 1986.
Other cities like East Orange, Irvington, Paterson, Hillside, and Union might improve if they see nearby Newark take a turn for the better. It could become a real movement if the excitement spread to Camden and Trenton an hour south on the highway.
~ Blue Jays ~
""special emphasis" on those critters. Newark PD knows what needs done"
I would imagine they do-I hope the administrators have the back bone to let the troops do what they do best.
Carolyn
Prayers for the officers and their families.
Prayers are offered for the Officers and their families.
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