DAILY CRIME REPORTS 2024
The report for: October 3, 2024
NEW PROVIDENCE
POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING
His Majesty Coroner is leading investigations into a police involved shooting that led to the death of an adult male, on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after midnight at the junction of Blue Hill Road and Meeting Street.
Initial reports indicate that several patrons, after leaving a nightspot, re-entered the establishment to report that a male in a hooded jacket had just brandished a firearm. Off-duty officers who were patrons of the establishment proceeded to the exterior, where they observed a male who matched the given description on Blue Hill Road and attempted to stop him.
It is reported that the male produced a firearm and opened fire on the officers; in response, one of the officers produced his police service weapon and returned fire, fatally wounding the culprit, who subsequently succumbed at the scene, and his pistol was confiscated.
Investigations continue.
POLICE PROBE AN ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Police are investigating an apparent suicide attempt of a 40-year-old female which occurred on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Preliminary reports indicate that shortly after 6:00 p.m., the female, while at a residence on Wilson Track off Wulff Road, reportedly ingested an unknown liquid substance and over-the-counter pills. EMS personnel transported the female to the hospital for medical attention and evaluation.
Investigations are ongoing.
NEW PROVIDENCE
POLICE INVESTIGATE ARMED ROBBERY
Police are actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
According to preliminary reports, a group of American missionaries staying at a residential property in the Gambier Village area were awoken around midnight by three masked men armed with sharp instruments who gained entry into the home and robbed the group of an undisclosed sum of cash and personal valuables.
Police are following significant leads and urging anyone with additional information that can advance this matter to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at 502-9991/2 or CRIME STOPPERS at 328-TIPS (8477).
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