News 12 New Jersey
A Jersey City police officer was fatally shot outside of a local Walgreens, it was reported Sunday.
Officer Melvin Santiago was killed responding to an armed robbery, according to news reports.
Police radio dispatches indicated the officer was hit and later died of his injuries, NJ.com reported.
The suspect took a security guard's gun and attempted to shoot it, ABC News 7 reported.
News 12 New Jersey
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop was scheduled to hold a news conference outside of the Jersey City Medical Center on Sunday.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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