Two Atlantic City officers wounded, killed in shooting

Two Atlantic City police officers were wounded and a suspect was killed Tuesday afternoon during a police-involved shooting while officers were attempting to execute a search warrant, authorities said. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. in the 100 block of North Florida Avenue.

One officer sustained life-threatening injuries and the second officer’s injuries were non-life-threatening, according to officials. Both were transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. Mayor Marty Small Sr. later confirmed the officers were in stable condition following hospital visits. The adult male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.

Mayor Small stated that police were executing a search warrant on the block at the time of the shooting. He noted he had visited the scene and the hospitalized officers. The mayor did not detail the officers' wounds but remarked that it was fortunate one was wearing a helmet.

Law enforcement secured the area shortly after the shooting, and officials said there is no ongoing threat to the community. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is leading the investigation, which is standard procedure for officer-involved...