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Newark Police Officer Released From Hospital After Being Injured In Shooting

NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- There was a hospital clap-out Wednesday for an injured Newark police officer.

The 23-year-old officer left University Hospital on Wednesday afternoon.

WATCH: Newark Officer Released From Hospital --

Newark Officer Released From Hospital

WATCH Newark police officer released from hospital after being shot in the leg Tuesday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3dOhWdr See complete local coverage on CBSN New York: http://cbsloc.al/cbsnnewyork

Posted by CBS New York on Wednesday, December 15, 2021

He was shot Tuesday night near 14th Avenue and 14th Street. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

A suspect in the shooting is under arrest and the gun used was recovered. No details have been released on what led to the shooting.

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