Off-duty police officer wounded by gunfire in West Orange

An off-duty police officer was wounded by gunfire Monday in West Orange.

News 12 Staff

Dec 28, 2021, 2:08 AM

Updated 984 days ago

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n off-duty police officer was wounded by gunfire Monday in West Orange.
The unidentified officer was trying to stop a robbery at a Krauser's convenience store - that's when the suspect shot him and fled the scene.
Authorities confirmed that the officer was grazed and is being treated at University Hospital.
Police say they do have a suspect in custody.
There is no word on what prompted the interaction.