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Off-Duty New Jersey Cop Fatally Shot Outside Movie Theater

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Police say an off-duty New Jersey cop was killed Monday morning.

The Sayreville police officer was reportedly found in a car outside a closed movie theater, NJ.com reports. The officer, who has not been named, worked as an undercover cop for the force but was off-duty when fatally shot Monday morning. Police are still investigating the death, and more details have not been released.

“We have been alerted to a report of a body located near the former movie theater in Sayreville,” Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement to WABC-TV. “The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating with the cooperation of the Sayreville Police Department. There will be no further comment at this time.”

Investigators looking at car where #Sayreville police officer was found shot dead this morning. Latest on #1010WINS. pic.twitter.com/Bz5mjXMEYi

— Sonia Rincon (@SoniaRincon) March 21, 2016

Police officer found shot dead in vehicle outside abandoned Amboy Cinemas in Sayreville NJ. Latest on # 1010WINS pic.twitter.com/p2c2EevSZQ

— Sonia Rincon (@SoniaRincon) March 21, 2016

President Colligan – We all mourn the loss of our fellow Sayreville officer. Please keep Sayreville PD and officer’s family in your prayers

— New Jersey State PBA (@NJSPBA) March 21, 2016

Sending thoughts and prayers to the Sayreville PD and the officer who was fatally shot this morning. #SayrevillePDpic.twitter.com/XHFFeqlFXx

— Cresskill Police (@CresskillPolice) March 21, 2016

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