The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on October 10 in Paterson.
According to federal officials, one male civilian sustained fatal injuries.
Federal officials say, the decedent has been identified as Hui Zhang, 33, Pensacola, Florida.
According to the preliminary investigation, at approximately 4:12 p.m. on October 10th, Mr. Zhang was involved in an automobile collision in the area of Straight and Van Houten Streets.
Mr. Zhang ran from the scene.
Officials say, as he fled, he attempted to enter multiple other vehicles armed with what appeared to be a handgun.
Detective Victor Lora of the Paterson Police Department pursued Mr. Zhang on foot.
According to officials, during an encounter on Van Houten Street with Mr. Zhang, Detective Lora fired his service weapon.
Mr. Zhang was pronounced deceased at the scene at approximately 4:23 p.m.
A 9mm P.A.K. Zoraki Semiautomatic Blank Pistol, an imitation firearm, was recovered near his body.
The investigation is ongoing.