JOINT STATEMENT FROM MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR EMANUEL MIRANDA, SR. REGARDING THE JANUARY 19TH POLICE-INVOLVED SHOOTING

“While we respect the questions that have arisen following Monday’s police-involved shooting, we call upon our neighbors to allow the investigation process to take its course.

“A stream of misinformation has been circulating regarding details of the incident.

“We understand that many in our community are hurting and need factual answers.

“We ask our residents to trust the process by exercising patience and by understanding that the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is conducting an impartial and independent investigation on behalf of the people of our great city.

“We also respectfully request that well-meaning people cooperate with the investigation, which will be completed in approximately 20 days.

“Let’s stand together to protect the peace of the City of Newark. We’ve come this far by faith.”