Warrant Execution Shooting
Two Atlantic City Police Officers Shot, Suspect Killed During Search Warrant Execution
Two Atlantic City police officers were shot and a suspect was killed Tuesday afternoon during the execution of a search warrant near the 100 block of North Florida Avenue, according to city officials and Mayor Marty Small. Officers arrived at a residence as part of the warrant and the shooting unfolded shortly before or around 3 p.m., prompting a large police response at the scene. Authorities have initially withheld details on the circumstances that led to the gunfire. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. While the officers’ conditions were not immediately released, a high-ranking city official told NBC10 both officers were expected to be OK after being hospitalized.
Key Points
Police urged residents to avoid the area near North Florida Avenue as the investigation unfolded.
FOX 29 reported that early calls about an officer-involved shooting came in at about 3:30 p.m., after officers arrived at a residence to execute a warrant.
The scene drew major aerial and ground coverage: WPVI said a helicopter (Chopper 6) was overhead, and CBS News reported Chopper 3 overhead with a large police presence visible.
The suspect was not immediately identified, according to WPVI.
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