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ShotSpotter Activation Alerts Police to Multiple Rounds of Gunfire in Paterson Neighborhood

Paterson

There were no injuries reported in a shots-fired incident that occurred at a location in Paterson Wednesday night.

According to police, a ShotSpotter activation alerted police of gunfire that rang out in the 70's block of North 5th Street at approximately 10:50 p.m.

Officer arrived at the scene and began to canvass the neighborhood for victims and a possible suspect.

Police found about six shell casings and took a person of interest into headquarters for questioning.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation.

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