Man accused of stealing phone, firing gun at Secaucus police charged with attempted murder

Dass is charged with criminal attempt to murder and multiple weapons offenses.

News 12 Staff

Jun 2, 2025, 4:36 PM

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Two police sergeants in Secaucus were shot at overnight while responding to a call on County Avenue, according to police
A woman accused Dhanraj Dass of stealing her phone and threatening her with a gun. When officers arrived just before 9 p.m., Dass fired two shots from a doorway.
He was arrested while trying to escape the building. No officers were injured.
A shelter-in-place order was issued and later lifted overnight.
Dass is charged with criminal attempt to murder and multiple weapons offenses.