Thousands mourn slain Newark police detective as ‘symbol of courage’ at funeral service
Newark Detective Joseph Azcona, 26, has been posthumously promoted to sergeant, officials announced Friday during his funeral ...
Teen charged in Newark cop’s murder was firing a ghost gun with device that converted it into ‘world’s smallest machine gun’
The 14-year-old boy who allegedly shot and killed Newark, N.J., Detective Joseph Azcona  in a barrage of 29 bullets used a ...
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Funeral for NJ detective draws massive crowd as 14-year-old faces charges
Law enforcement from around New Jersey and New York lined the streets of Newark on Friday, as the city said goodbye to a ...
Newark detective shot to death honored by fellow officers in solemn escort to funeral home
Joseph Azcona, 26, a five-year veteran of the Newark Police Department, was gunned down Friday night by a 14-year-old, ...
Fallen Newark detective’s City Hall memorial vandalized by ‘emotionally disturbed’ woman: cops
The many flower bouquets — which originally sat on top of the police cruiser — were torn off, destroyed and callously thrown ...
A Newark police officer was shot by a teen. Why can't we tackle our gun problem? | Opinion
Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona was fatally shot by a teenager. Why can't we address America's crippling gun problem?
N.J.‘s oldest St. Patrick’s Day parade postponed due to police detective’s death
We are deeply grateful for the men and women who serve and protect our community daily,” parade officials said.
Slain Newark cop was all-around ‘nice kid’ who helped neighbors —and racked up police medals along way
Joseph Azcona was made detective after just two years on the job and earned numerous awards during his short but stellar ...