NJ State Trooper Shot Thursday Morning In Paterson: Murphy

PATERSON, NJ — A New Jersey State Trooper was shot in the leg early Thursday morning in Paterson, Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement.

The trooper, who was not identified in Murphy’s statement, is currently being treated at Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center and is in “great spirits,” according to State Police Superintendent Colonel Pat Callahan.

The incident took place at around 12:50 a.m. near 30th Street, a spokesperson for the New Jersey State Police told Patch. The trooper sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently listed in stable condition.

State Police said there was no other information as of 2 p.m. Thursday, citing the ongoing investigation.

Several unmarked state police vehicles were also struck by bullets in the area, abc7 reported. Two other state troopers were transported to an area hospital to be checked out, the station added.

One suspect is in police custody, NJ.com reported; state police are searching for two others who fled on foot.

“We will ensure that all those responsible for this violent and heinous act are caught and brought to justice,” Murphy added.

Attorney General Matthew Platkin said his office and NJ State Police are keeping the trooper and his family in their thoughts and prayers.

"The brave troopers and officers of the New Jersey Law Enforcement community work tirelessly to make sure the people of New Jersey can go to work and live their lives free of gun violence – the same should be true for our brothers and sisters who wear blue," Platkin said in a statement. "We remain steadfast in our commitment to end gun violence in our state.”