More About Slain Newark, New Jersey Police Detective

The New Jersey PFRS Cola forum on Facebook has shared a beautiful tribute in Memory of slain Newark, New Jersey Police Detective Joseph Azcona.

Detective Azcona was killed in the line of duty on Friday, March 7, 2025, when 29 gunshots rang out on the streets of Newark … at the hands of an alleged 14-year-old shooter.

Here is a link (directly below) to my previous article from this past Saturday morning:

Ken Buck and The NJ PFRS COLA FORUM has written the following profound comments on their Facebook Page:

The NJ PFRS COLA Forum extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Newark Detective Joseph Azcona, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on March 7, 2025. His courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to protecting the community will never be forgotten. We also send our thoughts and prayers for the full and speedy recovery of the Newark detective who was wounded. May they find strength and healing in the days ahead. Rest in peace, Detective Azcona. Your service and sacrifice will always be honored.

We are going to share a few of the comments here. They are beautiful.

John Odin wrote, “Still one of the only jobs you leave home for work but may not come back. Rest in peace.”

Victor Monteiro wrote, @RIP Brother and May your brother who is struggling, recover!”

Joseph Monteleone wrote, “My deepest condolences to his family and to those men and women who paid the ultimate price serving and protecting their communities. May God receive them into his loving arms for all eternity. To those who were severely injured and suffer each day of their lives physically and financially you're not forgotten. To all the politicians that have added to their suffering the past 14 years be ashamed, you earned it.”

Ray Mack, Administrator of the page wrote, “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God. Prayers for their families and our Newark brothers & sisters.”

There are many hundreds of more comments. The outpouring of community support for Detective Azcona has been phenomenal and well deserved.

The job of public safety officer had over been more dangerous.

Detective Azcona was only 26 years old.

Below are photos of the Atlantic City Police Department and the Atlantic City Fire Department in action.

Atlantic City Police Department & Atlantic City Fire Department photos.