Police officer, civilian injured after shooting in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, officials say
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. - A police officer is recovering, and an investigation has been sparked after a shooting in Phillipsburg over the weekend.
The officer, along with a civilian, were shot in the Warren County town Saturday afternoon, according to a tweet by the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association.
Officials say both were wounded, and taken to a local hospital. Their conditions are not known at this time.
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It is unclear what led to the shooting, or if anyone else was involved.
Footage from the scene showed a large vehicle taped off on the corner of an intersection as police investigated the scene.
The Town of Phillipsburg alerted residents that there was no threat to the public.