Police Gunshot Takes Life in New Jersey

In the city of Moonachie in the state of New Jersey, United States, a man shot by a state police officer lost his life on Wednesday, October 28. According to CBS New York, the incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. near Gotham Parkway and West Commercial Avenue.

Vehicle Struck Building's Stairs

Footage from the scene showed a black-colored car colliding with the concrete stairwell in front of a building. In footage recorded less than a minute after 5:00 p.m., a man who appeared to have been ejected from the vehicle was seen lying motionless on the ground, unconscious. Medical teams performed CPR on the individual before transporting him to the hospital by ambulance. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether this person is the man who was shot.

Prosecutor's Office Takes Over Investigation

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office is conducting an investigation to determine how the incident occurred. Officials have not yet released the identities of the deceased and the state police officer involved. Details of events preceding the incident have also not been disclosed.

Case to be Presented to Grand Jury

According to New Jersey law, the deaths that occurred during an encounter with a law‑enforcement officer on duty are being investigated by the Attorney General’s office. Such files are presented to a grand jury to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to bring charges. The investigation into the death in Moonachie continues.