LINDEN -- Police body cam video obtained by NJ.com shows the initial encounter with bombing suspect Ahmad Rahimi moments before the Elizabeth man allegedly began firing at the officers last month.

In the video, Rahimi is shown curled up on the steps of a bar on the morning of Sept 19, following a weekend during which a series of bombs were set off in New York and New Jersey.

On Saturday, Sept. 17, a pipe bomb detonated along the course of a charity 5K at the Jersey Shore. No one was injured.

That night, another bomb was also set off, this time in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, injuring more than two dozen.

Late Sunday , the following day, bombs were discovered near the Elizabeth train station. They were inadvertently set off by a bomb squad robot.

Rahimi was identified as a suspect, launching a manhunt throughout the region. Linden officers encountered Rahimi while responding to a call of a suspicious person.

Rahimi allegedly shot at the police officers, who suffered minor injuries in the exchange. Rahimi, who was also shot, is now in custody in Trenton. He faces charges of attempted murder of a police officer.

Staff writer Tom Haydon contributed to this report.

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