March 2, 2023 One suspect was arrested and authorities were searching for two others after gunfire struck unmarked New Jersey State Police vehicles in Paterson, wounding a trooper in the leg.
By Anthony G. Attrino Source nj.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
A New Jersey State Police trooper was shot in the leg early Thursday in Paterson, and police have arrested one suspect and are looking for two others, authorities said.
The incident occurred overnight in the area of 28th Street and 9th Avenue, according to Mayor Andre Sayegh. The name and condition of the trooper were not immediately available.
Sayegh said the trooper was taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center and two other troopers were taken to the emergency room for evaluation.
ABC7ny.com reported several unmarked trooper cars were struck by gunfire. Police were not immediately available to comment on the events leading up to the shooting.
ABC7ny.com said the incident involved a car traveling on Route 20 that ended up near the intersection where the shots were fired.