Law enforcement is currently investigating a shooting incident involving Newark cops.
The shooting happened a short time after 1:00 a.m. near the intersection of South Orange Avenue and South 16th Street in Newark, NJ. The Newark Police Department received a report of a disturbance in the area and dispatched cops to the scene.
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A Newark New Jersey faces weapons offense charges after he reportedly shot himself on accident.
According to law enforcement, the suspect was walking in the area of North 3rd Street and Hamilton Street in Newark and carrying a handgun when he accidentally shot himself.
After the accidental shooting, the suspect reportedly drove himself to University