Camden police officer shot in arm during pedestrian stop
Officials say a sergeant fired back and shot the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Marques Jones.
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A Camden police officer was shot in the arm on Tuesday night, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Officials say police were trying to conduct a pedestrian stop near North Chesapeake and Congress roads when a man pulled out a gun and shot the officer. That officer was struck in his left arm.
Officials say a sergeant fired back and shot the suspect, identified as 25-year-old Marques Jones.
Authorities say Jones is now listed in critical condition. He was charged with attempted murder.
Officials say the injured officer is expected to be OK.
