Verona Cops Commended For 'Heroic' Response To Shooting Outside Event Venue

VERONA, NJ — Several Verona police officers were recently commended for their response to a shooting that wounded four people outside a local event venue earlier this year.

According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, investigators allege that a verbal argument started inside a party at Palmetto Venues in Verona on the evening of March 15 and spilled out into the street. The suspects then began exchanging gunfire. Four people suffered non-life-threatening wounds.

“This appears to be an isolated incident between individuals attending a private party at Palmetto Venue,” police said, adding that there is no threat to the public.

Authorities announced arrests in connection with the shooting in May.

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Earlier this month, Verona’s police chief and town council recognized several officers for their “heroic actions” on March 15.

“Their immediate and decisive response, without hesitation, undoubtedly saved lives,” the Verona Police Department reported.

“The actions taken by our officers, both that evening and in the days that followed, went above and beyond the call of duty,” the VPD stated. “Their professionalism and dedication helped restore a sense of safety and normalcy within our community while ensuring those responsible were held accountable.”

“We thank Officer Daly, Officer O’Neill, Officer A. Huber, Detective DeSomma, Sergeant Maguire, Sergeant Seubert, Sergeant Conroy, Lieutenant Juliano, Detective Lieutenant Banta, Detective Lieutenant O’Connor, Dispatcher Santulli, and Dispatcher Conlon for their service, and we commend them for their bravery and heroism,” police said.

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