According to the Essex County Prosecutor, police responded to a report of domestic violence in an apartment building on Clinton Avenue at around 4 a.m.
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Authorities say when the officers encountered 30-year-old Hakeem Murchison in a hallway he pulled out a gun and started shooting at them.
The officers, neither of whom were hit, returned fire, striking Murchison.
Murchison was taken to University Hospital for treatment.
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He's charged with aggravated assault and two weapon offenses.
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