Funeral services for fallen Newark Police Detective Joseph Azcona will take place later this morning.
News 12 New Jersey’s Tony Caputo is live from outside the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, where the ceremony will occur.
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Funeral services begin at 10:30 a.m.
City officials announced the following street closures ahead of the services.
Beginning 2 p.m., Thursday, March 13 to 9 a.m., Friday, March 14
- Lafayette Street between Pulaski Street and Wilson Avenue
Beginning 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, March 14
- Clifton Avenue between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue
- Mt. Prospect Avenue between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue
- Garside Street between Park Avenue and Victoria Street
- Cutler Street between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue
- Stone Street between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue