By: Richard L. Smith
Police in Paterson are on the search for an armed individual responsible for firing shots that damaged a local McDonald's early Sunday morning.
The incident happened around 1:45 a.m. at the McDonald's located at 177 3rd Avenue.
Upon responding to reports of gunfire, officers discovered the business's window shattered by bullets.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported among those inside the establishment at the time of the incident.
The area around the McDonald's was cordoned off as part of the initial investigation, where police also found shell casings.
The suspect managed to flee the scene before law enforcement arrived and is currently still at large. As of now, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, with police investigations ongoing.
This act of violence has prompted a rigorous search for the suspect as authorities work to ensure the safety of the community and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
