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Male Arrested for Firing Shots on 21st Avenue in Paterson

Paterson

Authorities in Paterson took a man into custody then charged him with weapons possession after shots fired incident Saturday. 

The New Year's morning incident happened around 1:55 a.m. in the vicinity of 188 21st Avenue. 

Officers arrived and found shell casings and witnesses pointed police in the direction of a brick building where the suspects allegedly fired multiple rounds out of his window to celebrate the new year. 

Police found the suspect inside an apartment then reportedly located the weapon and other ammunition inside the residence. 

Authorities say no injuries were reported and the incident is under investigation. 

 

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