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Suspect killed, officer injured in Garden State Parkway shooting

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WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (1010 WINS) — A New Jersey police officer was shot and a suspect was killed Thursday night on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said.

The incident occurred at 11:30 p.m., when a Cranford police officer was trying to pull over a stolen van near Exit 131 in Woodbridge when the vehicle crashed, officials said.


Following the crash, the driver and two officers exchanged gunfire. The officer was struck in the arm and was taken to the University Hospital to be treated for not life-threatening injuries. He was later released.

Officials announced Friday morning that the suspect was pronounced dead after midnight.

Authorities recovered a firearm near the driver.

"These officers confronted a violent criminal and were shot at. One officer was wounded, but thank God he will make a full recovery. Keep the officers, Cranford PD, their families in your prayers," New Jersey State PBA President Pat Colligan said.