October 21, 2011 7:36 pm NJ Sheriff's Officer Killed While Serving in Afghanistan An 11-year veteran of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office in New Jersey died Tuesday while serving a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Pat Battle reports. Local 3:01 I-Team: NYPD officers testify in surveillance video controversy 1:59 2 suspects charged with murder in Long Island body parts case 2:35 Extra NYPD patrols in Central Park after series of violent crimes 3:20 Columbia students defy university's 2 p.m. vacate deadline 1:55 Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4