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UPDATE: 2 charged in shooting that critically injured Atlantic City cop

ATLANTIC CITY -- Authorities asked for the public's help to identify six men in connection with a shooting that left an Atlantic City police officer critically injured and a suspect dead early Saturday near a casino parking deck.





The police officer, who has not been publicly identified, was out of surgery and remained hospitalized in critical condition after he was shot outside Caesars Atlantic City, according to authorities.

The attack came after the uniformed officer and his partner got out of a marked patrol car at 2:34 a.m. Saturday to check a group of people "engaged in criminal activity," Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton said. One officer was shot as he exited the cruiser while another returned fire, hitting at least one suspect.

Authorities said the suspects scattered in different directions. Police found one suspect dead about one block away on Missouri and Pacific avenues.

Five "suspects/and or persons of interest" were at large, according to Ruberton's statement.

Video footage released by investigators shows two groups of three men walking at 2:26 a.m. in an unspecified area of Atlantic City, Ruberton added.

"The first group appears to be 3 black males wearing, from left to right: a white shirt, a light-colored shirt, and a dark shirt--the man in the dark shirt appears to be taller than the other two men," according to the prosecutor's office.

In the second group, authorities said there were three black males, including one wearing a sweatshirt with the words "Atlantic City" on the front and two others wearing baseball hats.

The New Jersey Cop Shot Program, run by the state Policemen's Benevolent Association, is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting.

"Our hearts are heavy at this hour, but our resolve to captured these suspects remains undeterred," NJ PBA Association President Patrick Colligan said in a statement. "We ask for prayers for the officer, his family, and the Atlantic City Police Department."

Authorities urged anyone with information to call the prosecutor's office Major Crimes Unit at 609-909-7666, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-658-TIPS (8477), the anonymous tips line 609-652-1234 or text TIPCOP plus your tip to 274637.

We thank everyone for the overwhelming support that has been received for our officer. We truly appreciate it. — Atlantic City Police (@AtlanticCityPD) September 3, 2016

Noah Cohen may be reached at ncohen@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @noahyc. Find NJ.com on Facebook.