Newark Police Officer Commits Suicide Saturday
Unnamed officer served on the force for decades
Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio announced Saturday, Aug. 4 that a member of the force shot himself to death. The officer was not immediately identified.
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A Newark police officer died Saturday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Police Director Samuel DeMaio said in a statement.
The officer, who was identified only as a “highly respected” veteran of more than 20 years, died shortly after 5 pm in the 300 block of N. 10th Street.
“He was a highly respected officer among his peers and in the community in which he served with pride. He will be sorely missed by all those with whom he interacted,” DeMaio stated. “On behalf of Chief [Sheilah] Coley and the entire Newark Police Department we extend our prayers to his family. Today is truly a sad and tragic day as we mourn the loss of one of our own."
Leisa Brown
2:24 am on Sunday, August 5, 2012
May God Bless his Family. So sorry for their tragedy.
Paul Milo
3:37 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012
Hello everyone, a lot of people seem to believe they know the name of the officer involved. But given the sensitive nature of this incident we ask that you please refrain from sharing any speculation on this site. Even if you're correct there are probably very good reasons his name has not been released by official sources yet. Thank you.
J. Chico. Bonilla
8:36 am on Monday, August 6, 2012
God bless his Soul and Pray that all his love ones forgive him for what he did My God take him home with him where he belongs From a friend that loved him "Chico"
Enrique
9:59 am on Tuesday, August 7, 2012
I just want to say ,for what ever reason is a sad day for the newark police department, if his name was not mention we should respect that, untill the papers release finding . so may you rest in peace brother , newark finest..
silk
12:05 am on Sunday, August 12, 2012
May God bless and have mercy for this life can sometimes be a bit much amen
Ronnie Rodriguez
12:05 am on Sunday, August 12, 2012
Newark killed this man, not himself.