Police investigate officer involved shooting in Bridgeton

BRIDGETON, N.J. (WTXF) - Officials are investigating an officer involved shooting that left one man dead.

It happened around 4 p.m. near South and N. Fremont Avenues.

Police say a foot pursuit ended when one officer shot his gun in the direction of the man fleeing. Police confirmed the man died as a result of the shooting. He was identified as 23-year-old Darryl L. Fuqua.

A gun was recovered at the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation with the Attorney General and NJ State police .

Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Detective Ronald Henry at 609-381-2047.

The following statement was released by the National Awareness Allainace Chair Walter Hudson: