deadly shootout between suspects and police in Atlantic City
© KYW-TV Crews work the scene after a deadly shootout between suspects and police in Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept. 3, 2016.
A manhunt is underway in Atlantic City, New Jersey for five remaining suspects in a shootout with police that left an officer seriously wounded and a suspect dead outside a casino overnight.

Atlantic City Police Chief Henry White said it happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday after two patrol officers stopped a group of men near the Caesars Casino parking deck along the 2100 block of Pacific Avenue.

"At this point I don't know what the reason for the initial stop was," White said, "but as the officers were getting out of the car, the males opened fire on our officers, striking one."

The wounded officer, whose named was not immediately released, was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in critical condition.

Police fired back at the suspects, killing one of them, but the others fled the scene.

Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said investigators were looking for five people described as suspects or persons of interest. Streets in the area were closed as swat teams and K9 units searched for them.

"It's a sad commentary on society," Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian said. "These are good examples of what happens when too many of these assault weapons are in the wrong hands."

The New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association offered a $20,000 reward for information helping lead to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.

Anyone with information was being asked to call Crime Stoppers of Atlantic County at 1-800-658-TIPS (8477).