Authorities say they are investigating the incident.
Authorities say they are investigating the incident. (File photo)NEWARK -- Authorities are investigating allegations that Newark police officers roughed up a 14-year-old resident, dislocating his shoulder, officials have confirmed.
The incident began on Tuesday, when the alleged victim, whose name is being withheld by NJ Advance Media, was approached by three police department vehicles after exiting a bodega near 14th Street and 14th Avenue, confirmed Newark Police Department spokesman Capt. Derek Glenn.
The alleged victim was later approached by several on-duty Newark police officers. The victim now claims that police officers attempted to detain him and dislocated his shoulder at some point during the incident, Glenn said.
An investigation by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office into the allegations is underway, Glenn said.
Additional details of the incident were not immediately made available. Attempts to reach the alleged victim were not immediately successful.
Asked for comment, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said that if the allegations are true, the officers acted "dishonorably" and will be "disciplined" appropriately.
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