New Jersey police officer dies 2 months after being shot in struggle with suspect

A New Jersey police officer has died two months after he was shot throughout a wrestle with a suspect, authorities mentioned Sunday.

Deptford cop Robert Shisler “paid the last word sacrifice within the line of responsibility” when he succumbed to his accidents Sunday, police chief Joseph Smith mentioned in a press launch.

The 27-year-old officer was rushed to the hospital on March 10 after he and armed suspect Mitchell Negron exchanged gunfire, the New Jersey Lawyer Common’s Workplace mentioned.

Shisler fatally shot Negron, who was pronounced useless on the scene, in accordance with the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Negron ran from Shisler after the officer tried to cease the 24-year-old whereas he was strolling, the lawyer normal’s workplace mentioned in March. A .38 particular revolver belonging to Negron was recovered on the scene, NJ.com reported.

“Our deepest sympathies are with the Shisler household throughout this troublesome time of bereavement,” Smith, the police chief, mentioned. “Although nothing can take away the ache of his passing, Bobby’s unbelievable energy and bravado shall be an unforgettable instance of being Deptford Robust. He was the perfect of all of us.”

Shisler was born and raised within the city, and lived there earlier than his tragic loss of life. His extended hospital keep was at Cooper College Hospital in Camden. 

“Officer Shisler will all the time be remembered for his dedication and dedication to the residents of this nice neighborhood,” Smith mentioned. “We’re extraordinarily grateful and grateful for his service.

“He shall be sorely missed, however by no means forgotten.”

Following the capturing, the police division continued to ask residents to hope for Shisler as he fought to get well. Native college students wrote get-well letters to the cop and numerous neighborhood occasions had been held to lift funds for the officer’s hospital payments.

The division inspired residents to donate blood and take a first-aid course on behalf of Shisler. A social media marketing campaign dubbed #shislerstrong confirmed help for the police officer.

His grandmother mentioned in an April 24 Fb submit Shisler had undergone quite a few surgical procedures and misplaced a part of his proper leg, in accordance with the Philadelphia Inquirer.

“Thanks so very a lot in your prayers and love,” Ethel Hawkins wrote, noting Shisler’s father and brother had been additionally cops. “We admire each prayer for him and our household.”

Shisler’s patrol automotive was parked outdoors the city municipal constructing Sunday evening with flowers and a skinny blue line flag draped over the windshield. 

The capturing — and what prompted it — stays underneath investigation by the state AG’s workplace.