New Jersey will distribute $7 million in federal aid to purchase equipment for police departments meant to combat gun violence, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday. The money will be used to buy gunshot detection equipment, video cameras, and automatic license plate readers, which officials say aid police in quickly responding to shootings. Gun violence soared across the United States and in New Jersey in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic washed over the country. The governor also announced $8.2 million in state grants will be awarded to 25 non-profit organizations across New Jersey for communi…