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Gunmen Fire Nearly a Dozen Rounds on Street in Paterson

Paterson

Police in Paterson are on the search for a suspect who fired nearly a dozen bullets in a neighborhood in the city Friday morning.

According to preliminary reports from police, a ShotSpotter activation alerted police of gunfire that erupted in the 30's block of Highland Avenue 12:10 a.m.

Police arrived at the scene immediately noticed about 11 shell casings, but a search of the area did not indicate any victims according to authorities.

A male suspect reportedly arrived in the neighborhood armed with a gun and began firing at unknown targets.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

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