Det. Joseph Azcona was shot through the windshield and killed. "It's overwhelming, so there's no real words you can say. Prayers go out to the police officer and his family.

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Azcona was killed in the line of duty in March while investigating an illegal weapons possession. These are the Americans at risk of losing coverage due to proposed Medicaid cuts Archaeologists ...

Detective Sgt. Joseph Azcona, 26, was fatally shot in the line of duty on March 7 while on assignment with an intelligence unit that responded to reports of suspects with illegal firearms. A ...

Detective Sgt. Joseph Azcona, 26, was fatally shot in the line of duty on March 7 while on assignment with an intelligence unit that responded to reports of suspects with illegal firearms.

A 14-year-old accused of gunning down a pair of New Jersey police officers, killing one of them, is expected to be tried as an adult in the shooting.

Habba's first case in her new position is centered on Sergeant Joseph Azcona, who was allegedly shot and killed by a 14-year-old boy.

The teen would face a longer prison sentence if convicted at the federal level for the death of Detective Joseph Azcona.

The 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting Newark Police Sgt. Joseph Azcona was arraigned from his hospital bed last week, according to the Essex County prosecutor.

In the wake of Detective Joseph Azcona's death at the hands of a 14-year-old suspect, Newark officials and activists reflect on the deep-rooted problems plaguing their community and the urgent ...

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