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Off-duty postal police officer shot in Newark

Authorities say an off-duty United States Postal Police officer was shot overnight in Newark. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office says the officer suffered a hand injury and was treated and released

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Nov 12, 2015, 3:46 PM

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