N.J. cop injured in shootout dies day before 38th birthday

N.J. cop injured in shootout dies day before 38th birthday
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Marc DiNardo was one of five officers injured in New Jersey shootout last week

Two suspects were killed in shootout; DiNardo was shot twice in face

DiNardo's family plans to donate his organs, medical center's president says

By Stephanie Gallman
CNN

(CNN) -- A Jersey City, New Jersey, police officer shot in the line of duty last week died of his injuries Tuesday, a day before his 38th birthday, a spokeswoman for the city's mayor announced.

Jennifer Morrill said Officer Marc DiNardo, who was wounded last Thursday in a shootout, passed away Tuesday morning.

Jersey City Police Chief Thomas Comey told reporters Monday night that DiNardo was not expected to live.
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