NEWARK, NJ - At Detective Joseph Azcona's funeral, the community mourned the loss of a dedicated officer who had made a significant impact in just five years with the Newark Police.

On the day of his tragic death, responding to a call, Joseph and his partner were both shot by a 14-year-old wielding a semi-automatic weapon.

The heartbreaking incident brought officers from across the country to pay their respects to a young man who had only just begun his career as a police detective. The outpouring of support and attendance from officers from as far as Florida and Chicago underscored the profound impact Joseph had made on his community and beyond in his short time on the job.