NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey State Trooper was shot in the lower leg early Thursday morning while patrolling the town of Paterson, authorities said.
The event occurred around 12:50 a.m. while the officer was patrolling the area of 28th street con 9th avenue of this city. According to what sources told Telemundo 47, it all started with a chase with the occupants of a vehicle that started on Route 20 and there was a confrontation during which the patrolman was shot.
The uniformed man is recovering in a hospital and Governor Phil Murphy has confirmed that the officer is well and with his family.
“New Jersey State Troopers go to work every day not knowing what that day will bring them. Such was the case early this morning in Paterson when a patrolman was shot in the leg. The officer is currently being treated at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and, according to State Police Superintendent Col. Pat Callahan, is in good spirits and surrounded by both his own and state family. . We will ensure that all those responsible for this violent and heinous act are arrested and brought to justice.”
One person has already been arrested and authorities are looking for two more.
National police are investigating the case, but the circumstances of the shooting have not yet been revealed.