Newark, Officer Joseph Azcona

Funeral for Newark officer shot and killed by suspected 14-year-old gunman to be held Friday
26-year-old Newark Police Officer Joseph Azcona was shot and killed last Friday while on duty. Hundreds of people filled the street Wednesday 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.
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A Newark police officer was shot by a teen. Why can't we tackle our gun problem? | Opinion
Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona was fatally shot by a teenager. Why can't we address America's crippling gun problem?
Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed for slain police detective funeral
New Jersey’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day Parade is postponed one week as to not coincide with the funeral for slain Newark police officer Joseph Azcona.
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 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.
Community honors Newark police detective killed in shooting with balloon release
A balloon release took place at Carteret Street and Broadway, where Detective Joseph Azcona was killed.
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 ...
Vigil held for fallen Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona
A vigil was held Wednesday for Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona, who was shot and killed while on the job last Friday .A ...
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 ...
Slain Newark cop was all-around ‘nice kid’ who helped neighbors —and racked up police medals along way
Joseph Azcona was made detective after just two years on the job and earned numerous awards during his short but stellar ...
‘Such a great kid’: Community mourns loss of Office Azcona
The city of Newark continues to mourn the loss of Officer Joseph Azcona who was fatally shot on the job just days ago. Family ...
Newark Det. Joseph Azcona's wake, funeral plans announced
A memorial is growing in front a church near the spot where Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona was shot dead in the line ...
Mom of Police Officer, 26, Who Was Allegedly Murdered by Teen in N.J. Mourns Her Son: 'That Was My Baby'
The mother of Newark police detective Joseph Azcona, who was allegedly shot and killed by a 14-year-old while on duty on ...
Newark detective shot to death in car, 2nd officer wounded. 14-year-old charged with murder.
Joseph Azcona, 26, of Newark, was one of two city police officers shot at 6:37 p.m. in the area of Broadway and Carteret ...
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Gets away with it? Teen charged with gunning down NJ cop is too young for prison
The 14-year-old charged with murder in the shooting of Newark police officer Joseph Azcona is protected by New Jersey's ...