NJ State Trooper shot while on patrol
A New Jersey State Trooper was shot while on patrol in Paterson, officials said.
NEW JERSEY – A New Jersey State Trooper was shot while on patrol in Paterson, officials said.
It happened Thursday around 12:30 a.m.
According to state police, the trooper was shot in the lower leg while on patrol in the area of 30th St.
A New Jersey State Trooper was shot while on patrol, officials said.
The trooper sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital in stable condition, police said.
Multiple suspects fled into backyards following the shooting.
Police were able to catch up with one of them, taking that suspect into custody. A suspect vehicle, which appears to be a minivan, was also recovered.
A New Jersey State Trooper was shot while on patrol, officials said.
It's unknown what led up to the shooting at this time.
The investigation is very active.