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A former NYPD detective opened fire on two men during a robbery attempt in Newark Thursday night, wounding both, police said. (Noah Cohen | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

NEWARK -- A woman who retired from the New York Police Department nine months ago shot two city men when they attempted to rob her Thursday night, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said.

The 43-year-old woman, whose name was not disclosed, was getting into her car at Commerce Street and McCarter Highway around 9:30 p.m. when she was approached by the two men, who demanded money at gunpoint, Ambrose said.

The woman, who retired as a detective from the NYPD, fired her gun at the two men, who fled from the scene after being hit.

Police on Friday identified the accused robbers as Tahje M. Hunt, 22, and Brian P. Moore, 27, both of Newark. Both were treated for non life-threatening injuries and face charges, including robbery and weapons offenses.

Police also recovered a replica gun that was believed to have been used in the robbery attempt.

The twomen , whose names also were not released, were both charged with robbery.

The investigation into the incident was continuing early Friday morning. Anyone with information was being asked to call the department's 24-hour Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-877- NWK-TIPS (1-877- 695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877- 695-4867). All Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential.

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