Shooting in Atlantic City, New Jersey, leaves suspect dead, 2 police officers injured, mayor says

A shooting in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has left a suspect dead and two officers wounded Tuesday, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said.

The shooting happened in the area of the 100 block of North Florida Avenue at around 3 p.m., according to police.

Small said the officers were serving a search warrant when they were shot. 

Police said the officers were taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. One officer sustained life-threatening injuries, while the other officer's injuries were non-life-threatening.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the two Atlantic City police officers who were wounded this afternoon, as well as their families, and the entire Atlantic City Police Department during this difficult time," Small said in a statement in part. "We are hopeful for their full and speedy recovery."

The shooting is under investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

Police said there's no ongoing threat to the community, and the scene has been secured.

Police are asking people to avoid the area of Route 40, Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Brighton and Ohio avenues as law enforcement continues the investigation.