Rally held in Paterson to protest killing of anti-violence advocate during standoff

Najee Seabrooks was shot and killed during the standoff. Friends say that he was experiencing a mental health crisis.

Matt Trapani

Mar 11, 2023, 3:15 AM

Updated 652 days ago

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People gathered in Paterson Friday night to rally in support of an anti-violence activist who was killed in a standoff with police officers.
Najee Seabrooks was shot and killed during the standoff. Friends say that he was experiencing a mental health crisis.
Those who marched Friday are demanding that authorities release the unedited police body camera video from the encounter.
There are unconfirmed reports that the march became a bit rowdy. Police officers in riot gear were spotted nearby, but there were no reports of any injuries or arrests made.