Attorney General's Office confirms death in police-involved shooting
The Attorney General's Office has confirmed a man has died following a police-involved shooting in Passaic.
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Feb 1, 2019, 3:14 PM
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Updated 2,174 days ago
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The Attorney General's Office has confirmed a man has died following a police-involved shooting in Passaic.
The shooting happened Thursday around 11:30 p.m. in the area of Myrtle Avenue and Harrison Street.
According to authorities, officers responding to reports of shots fired saw some men on a street and noticed one had a gun.
The shooting occurred a short time later.
The man was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
The victim's name has not been disclosed.
No officers were injured in the shooting.
Authorities say a handgun was recovered at the scene.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.
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