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.

Photo sources:

• Detective Joseph Anthony Azcona
• Detective Joseph Azcona
• New York Post: New York Post

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

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Newark, NJ - February 19, 2026
• Newark, NJ - February 4, 2026
• Newark, NJ - January 19, 2026
• Newark, NJ - December 12, 2025
• Newark, NJ - December 10, 2025