Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Phillipsburg Incident. pic.twitter.com/7QwKLzWzGp
— Attorney General Matt Platkin (@NewJerseyOAG) April 8, 2023
Earlier today a Phillipsburg police officer was shot and injured while responding to the scene of a domestic violence incident. One civilian was also injured. While the shooter is deceased, it is not believed at this time to be the result of police use of force.
The Warren County Prosecutor’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident. Our thoughts are with both victims as they begin their physical and emotional recoveries.
Domestic violence incidents are more likely to escalate when firearms are present. Approximately 1,000 women are killed each year by domestic partners, and two-thirds of them involve guns. I remain committed to getting guns out of homes and off our streets.
— New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin
