By: Jeff Sommes
Paterson Police took two suspects into custody late Monday night following a foot chase sparked by reports of a firearm, authorities said.
The incident unfolded around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Lawrence Street.
Officers were conducting an investigation when they received information that at least one of the men involved was armed.
As police attempted to question them, one suspect fled on foot, prompting a brief pursuit.
Both individuals were apprehended without further incident, and police recovered a firearm at the scene. No injuries were reported.
The case remains under investigation by the Paterson Police Department.