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Authorities Investigate Police-Involved Shooting in Hackensack

Hackensack New Jersey

Authorities in Bergen County are investigating a police-involved shooting that killed a 24-year-old man this afternoon in Hackensack. 

The shooting occurred at 10 Temple Avenue shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to police.

According to initial reports, three police officers responded to that location for a probation check.

Upon arrival, 24-year-old Elvin Diaz allegedly pulled a knife on the responding officers causing officers to fire several shots.

Two of three officers and Diaz were taken to Hackensack University Medical Hospital. 

Diaz was pronounced dead shortly before 3 p.m.

The Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli tweeted that he doesn’t believe the officers were injured. However, no information was provided as to why they were transported to the hospital.

Stay with us as more details become available. 

 

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