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Paterson Man Wanted in Connection with a Triple Shooting, Arrested

Paterson

Police announced the arrest of a 22-year-old Paterson man wanted for a triple shooting in August.

According to police, on Aug. 4 Eric Polanco, 22, shot and injured three men who ultimately survived.

According to officials, detectives had not no luck locating Polanco since the shooting but were recently tipped off Saturday that Polanco was in a home on Park Avenue.

Polanco was taken into custody after detectives found him hiding in the bathroom.

He has been charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses.

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