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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: