Suspect Killed in Shootout with New Jersey Officers During Felony Arrest Attempt

Law enforcement officers in New Jersey fatally shot a man while attempting to arrest him on multiple felony charges. The incident unfolded in Monmouth Junction as a regional task force of the U.S. Marshals Service and ATF agents executed an arrest warrant at a motel.

¿What happened?

Upon their arrival, the man opened fire on the officers, and in response, the officers returned fire, resulting in the man's death. The New Jersey Attorney General's Office confirmed that the officers were unharmed and recovered two firearms near the deceased man. The investigation is ongoing, and the man's identity has not been disclosed.

The agents involved in the arrest warrant are part of a regional fugitive task force for New York and New Jersey that includes marshals and local law enforcement. The Attorney General's Office is leading the investigation.