Dozens gather for 'clap out' as Atlantic City SWAT Sgt. Christian Ivanov released from the hospital - 6abc Philadelphia

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Atlantic City New Jersey in Atlantic City, New Jersey: A SWAT officer, Christian Ivanov, was shot in the groin during a warrant service at a home in Atlantic City on June 2. He was hospitalized and later discharged from AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, where a crowd gathered for a clap‐out as he was taken home.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Christian Ivanov Unknown Injured
Donald Gardner Unknown Fatal
Unnamed officer Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Dozens gather for 'clap out' as Atlantic City SWAT Sgt. Christian Ivanov released from the hospital - 6abc Philadelphia

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