A 14-year-old boy is charged with the murder of Newark Detective Joseph Azcona, who was shot and killed in an attack that unleashed 29 rounds. The teenager allegedly fired a ghost gun equipped with a device that transformed it into what law enforcement sources describe as “the world’s smallest machine gun,” allowing for rapid-fire capabilities with a single trigger pull.
This incident highlights the increasing prevalence of homemade firearms, which are often assembled from easily accessible kits and lack serial numbers, making them untraceable. The shooting occurred as Detective Azcona conducted a gun sweep from his patrol car, tragically ending his five-year career on the force and prompting an outpouring of grief at his funeral, where family shared his heartfelt aspirations for a life dedicated to serving the community.
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