Passaic County prosecutor investigating after shots fired by police injure person

Police were arresting a person for unlawful possession of a firearm when they heard shots fired.

News 12 Staff

Jun 12, 2022, 10:17 AM

Updated 1,050 days ago

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The Passaic County prosecutor is investigating shots fired by police that injured one person. 
It happened around Garrison Street after 3 a.m. Saturday.
Police were arresting a person for unlawful possession of a firearm when they heard shots fired.
Once they responded to that second incident, the officer discharged his weapon, striking an individual.
The person was taken to the hospital for treatment.