Newark mourns the loss of Detective Joseph Azcona

A memorial service is scheduled for later today at 5 p.m. at Broadway and Carteret Street in Newark.

Tony Caputo

Mar 12, 2025, 12:45 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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A memorial featuring what's believed to be the police car used by fallen Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona is now out in front of City Hall.
Azcona was shot and killed while on duty last Friday, police say. A 14-year-old has been charged with murder.
A memorial service is scheduled for later today at 5 p.m. at Broadway and Carteret Street in Newark.
Funeral services will take place on Friday.