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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Oct 29, 12:55 AM
Man fatally shot by state trooper in Bergen County, investigators say
The suspect was shot about 5:15 p.m. in the borough of Moonachie, officials said.
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Man fatally shot by state trooper in Bergen County, investigators say
ABC7 New York and WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened The suspect was shot about 5:15 p.m. in the borough of Moonachie, officials said.
The headline split The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) frames it as "Man fatally shot by state trooper in Bergen County, investigators say". WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) frames it as "State Trooper involved in fatal shooting in Bergen County, NJ: officials".
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Oct 29, 3:14 AM
Man fatally shot by NJ trooper in Bergen County; investigation underway
A man was fatally shot in the neck, and was found in a vehicle that crashed into a building at 131 West Commercial Ave. in Moonachie, according to sources.
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WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York)News report · Oct 29, 1:08 AM
State Trooper involved in fatal shooting in Bergen County, NJ: officials
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) - A New Jersey State Police Trooper was involved in a fatal police-involved shooting on Wednesday, the New Jersey Attorney General announced. The shooting occurred on Got...
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Oct 29, 12:55 AM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.
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