A Paterson New Jersey firefighter faces murder charges in connection with the death of a man on a city street.
The suspect is a 30-year-old man who lives in Paterson NJ and who works for the Paterson Fire Department. (He has reportedly worked for the city s fire department since June 2012.)
The fatal shooting incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. near the intersection of Madison Street and Essex Street in Paterson, NJ. The suspect is believed to be one of multiple people who may have had something to do with the violent incident.
Paterson NJ paramedics transported the victim via ambulance to nearby St. Joseph s Regional Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery. Tragically, the victim died as a result of his shooting-related injuries. The victim was 39 years of age when he died.
The suspect has been charged with numerous crimes, including first degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
For more information about this case, read the NJ.com article, “Firefighter Charged with Murder in Street Shooting.”
