Police shooting leaves officer in critical condition second officer wounded and man dead
Authorities said two officers were struck by gunfire during the encounter on North Florida Avenue.
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A police-involved shooting left one officer in critical condition, another wounded, and a man dead in Atlantic City.
The shooting happened Tuesday on North Florida Avenue, just blocks from Boardwalk Hall, officials said.
Authorities say two officers were struck by gunfire while executing a warrant at the time.
An adult male civilian suffered fatal injuries.
One of the injured officers has been identified as Sgt. Christian Ivanov.
The New Jersey PBA has shared a GoFundMe to support his recovery, raising more than $70,000 so far.
Officials have not released additional identities.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. said his thoughts are with the officers and their families.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the two Atlantic City police officers who were wounded this afternoon, as well as their families, and the entire Atlantic City Police Department during this difficult time," Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. said in a statement. "We are hopeful for their full and speedy recovery."
