New Brunswick, NJ
A 68-year-old woman was fatally shot by a New Brunswick police officer inside a senior apartment building after authorities responded to reports of a disturbance involving a knife.
What Happened?
- Police were called to a Neilson Street senior living complex after receiving complaints about a resident carrying a knife in the hallway .
- Officers attempted to speak with the woman through her closed apartment door before she exited with a knife .
- Police used pepper spray and a Taser before one officer fired their weapon, striking the woman .
- She was given first aid at the scene and taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead .
Ongoing Investigation
- The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is leading the investigation, as required by state law for police-involved fatalities .
- The woman’s identity has not been released, and no further details about the officer have been disclosed .
Broader Context
This incident follows past controversies over police use of force, including the 2020 fatal shooting of Chantel Moore, an Indigenous woman, during a wellness check in New Brunswick. A coroner’s jury later recommended reforms to use-of-force policies .
The investigation remains active, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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