14-year-old charged with murder in death of N.J. police officer

A Newark, New Jersey, police detective investigating a person believed to have illegal guns Friday night was shot to death before he could get out of his vehicle, and second officer was wounded, authorities said.

A 14-year-old, whose name was not released because of his age, is facing charges of murder, attempted murder and weapons offenses. Five people are in custody and being questioned.

Police said they recovered one gun at the scene and are in the process of trying to interview all suspects…

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