An early morning shooting that involved a police officer shooting an alleged armed robbery suspect in Paterson is under in investigation.
The incident unfolded in the area of Market Street and Carroll Street where police were called to the scene after receiving reports of an armed robbery in progress.
Police officers arriving at the scene noticed a male suspect reportedly engaged in an armed robbery of several victims and began to fire a gun.
The suspect saw police on the scene and began to run according to reports.
A brief foot pursuit occurred where officers apprehended the suspect and found the gun in the 100 block of Park Avenue.
Officers fired at least one shot at the suspect who is believed to be a juvenile.
The suspect and police officers were transported to St. Josephs Medical Center for evaluations but was not shot according to reports.
There were no other injuries reported.
UPDATE 6p.m. The suspect is a 16-year-old boy.