Gov. Murphy orders flags at half-staff in honor of fallen Newark detective
Detective Joseph Azcona was killed in a shootout on March 7. A 14-year-old boy has been charged in connection to the shooting.
Share:
More Stories
1:44
Man charged in child abuse case to appear in Brooklyn court
14m ago0:49
Yonkers man arrested in crash that killed beloved football coach in Baychester
44m ago0:25
Hempstead man convicted of robbing, assaulting Amityville funeral home owner
49m ago1:22
Suffolk County woman arrested for operating illegal dentist office without a license in Bay Shore
1h ago1:45
Man accused of beating 3-year-old Kyng Davis pleads not guilty to assault and child endangerment charges
7h ago1:51
Family of slain 23-year-old offering a cash reward for information about his death
7h ago1:44
Man charged in child abuse case to appear in Brooklyn court
14m ago0:49
Yonkers man arrested in crash that killed beloved football coach in Baychester
44m ago0:25
Hempstead man convicted of robbing, assaulting Amityville funeral home owner
49m ago1:22
Suffolk County woman arrested for operating illegal dentist office without a license in Bay Shore
1h ago1:45
Man accused of beating 3-year-old Kyng Davis pleads not guilty to assault and child endangerment charges
7h ago1:51
Family of slain 23-year-old offering a cash reward for information about his death
7h agoGov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order to fly flags at half-staff in honor of a fallen Newark police detective.
Detective Joseph Azcona was killed in a shootout on March 7. A 14-year-old boy has been charged in connection to the shooting.
The governor offered his condolences to Azcona’s family, friends and fellow officers.
RELATED: Activists work to end gun violence in the wake of the fatal shooting of Newark police detective
"Detective Azcona was a hero. From a young age, he knew he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his family members, who devoted their own lives to public service. And that is exactly what he did by becoming a Newark Police Officer and working every day to give back to his beloved city...We are forever grateful for his service,” Murphy wrote in part.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka released a statement following the governor’s executive order.
"May all who see this solemn display be reminded of our dependence on each other and redouble our commitment to acts of kindness and the protection of all,” Baraka wrote.
Azcona’s funeral will be held Friday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.
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
Beginning 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, March 14
- Clifton Avenue between 7th Avenue and Orange Street
- 7th Avenue between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Clifton Avenue
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and plan alternate routes.
More from News 12
1:34
NYC announces plan to prevent fires in homes, releases risk assessment for communities
0:49
Riko's Pizza celebrates grand opening in Norwalk
0:51
Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department rolls out new recruitment tool
1:42
Construction site eyesore remains in Newburgh park as city fights with contractor
2:12
Exclusive sneak peek: Norwalk's Wegmans prepares to open in July
1:39
