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Suspect Wielding Rifle Fires Over Two Dozen Rounds in Paterson Community

Paterson

Authorities in Passaic County are searching for a suspect wanted for a shots-fired incident in Paterson. 

Police say a gunman wielding a rifle began firing at unknown targets in the vicinity of 549 East 25th Street around 2:40 p.m. 

Moments later, officers arrived at the scene and found about 26 shell casings, but no victims were found after a thorough search of the area. 

Police believe that the suspect exchanged gunfire with at least one other person who used a 9mm handgun.

Paterson Police reported no arrests.

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