The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Lodi Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred at 9 Victor Street in Lodi this afternoon.
According to officials, at approximately 4:31 p.m., the Lodi Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting that shots had been fired at that address.
Responding officers found the Mr. John Anthony DeLeon of Paterson with multiple gunshot wounds.
Officials said DeLeon was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The motive for the shooting has not been released at this time.
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is conducting an investigation under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Lodi Police Department under the direction of Chief Donald Scorzetti.
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