'Such a great kid': Community mourns loss of Office Azcona

Exclusive | Fallen Newark detective’s City Hall memorial vandalized by ‘emotionally disturbed’ woman: cops

The memorial — set up in front of Newark City Hall by the local Fraternal Order of Police to honor Det. Joseph Azcona — was vandalized Tuesday by an "emotionally disturbed" woman, cops said.

'Such a great kid': Community mourns loss of Office Azcona

NEWARK, New Jersey (PIX11) — The city of Newark continues to mourn the loss of Officer Joseph Azcona who was fatally shot on the job just days ago.  Family, friends, and fellow officers gathered Wednesday to honor the life and service of the 26-year-old Newark police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday night. A memorial of balloons and candles was growing near Carteret St & Broadway where Azcona was gunned down. Iris Rodri…

Gov Murphy Signs Executive Order to Fly Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 384 ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff in recognition and mourning of Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona, who was fatally shot in the line of duty. Detective Azcona was just 26 years old at the time of his tragic passing. “Our hearts are broken by the tragic and senseless murder of Detective Joseph Azcona,” said Governor Murphy. “By all accounts, Detective Az…

Governor Murphy Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona

Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 384 ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff in recognition and mourning of Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona, who was fatally shot in the line of duty. Detective Azcona was just 26 years old at the time of his tragic passing. A Newark Police […]