Detective Joseph Anthony Azcona, age 26
Lost to gun violence on March 7, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey.
Detective Azcona had served with the Newark Police Division for 5 years, the last two as a detective. Detective Azcona passed away from his injuries on Saturday 3-8-25. Thank you for your service & RIP.
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News sources:
- Fox News: Police officer killed, another injured in shooting involving 14-year-old suspect: authorities
- Gothamist: 14-year-old charged with shooting, killing Newark, NJ police officer
- ABC7 New York: 14-year-old charged with murder after Newark officer killed, another critical following shootout
- Detective Joseph Azcona
- News 12 - Default: Prosecutor: 14-year-old charged with murder, attempted murder in fatal shooting of Newark police officer
- 6abc Philadelphia: 14-year-old, multiple suspects taken into custody in deadly Newark police shooting, sources say
- Gun Violence Archive
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