Off-Duty New Jersey Officer Reportedly Shoots, Kills Estranged Wife

An off-duty officer with the Newark Police Department reportedly shot and killed his estranged wife, and badly wounded the woman's boyfriend on Saturday night.

According to NBC News , the officer—identified as 49-year-old Lieutenant John Formisano—reportedly opened fire on the pair at the woman's home in Jefferson Township and then fled the scene.

Formisano— a 24-year veteran of the force—was later captured in Livingston Township.

Two children were at that home when the shooting happened, but they were not wounded.