Officer shot during SWAT team response in West New York, NJ

A West New York, New Jersey police officer was shot Friday night after responding to a home for reports of gunfire, officials and a report said.

The officer, who was involved in a SWAT response to a residence on 59th Street, was shot by a man who emerged from the home and opened fire, a witness told WABC-TV.

Officers returned fire and hit the suspect, the witness reportedly said.

The injured cop was being treated at a hospital for unknown injuries, according to the New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association.

The officer was expected to survive, WCBS-TV reported.

The condition of the suspect was

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