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Man Injured by Gunfire in Rochelle Park

Rochelle Park

Authorities are investigating an overnight police-involved shooting has left a 46-year-old man injured in Rochelle Park.

According to Prosecutor John Molinelli, police responded to Route 17 around 3:30 this morning for a report of a crash.

Upon arrival, police reportedly encountered the driver of the vehicle, 46-year-old Matthew Chaseman of Maywood, inside the car.

It is unclear what lead to the shooting but according to authorities a BB gun with the orange tip painted over was recovered from the vehicle.

Chaseman was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center in unknown conditions.

The incident remains under investigation.

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