Fort Lee Man Shot By Cops Remains In Critical Condition: Prosecutor

FORT LEE, NJ — The borough man shot by police Sunday remains in critical condition, authorities said.

Jaquan A. Suber, 29, was shot after police responded to 485 Summit Ave. Sunday at about 6 a.m. due a dispute between him and his landlord, said Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal. The dispute was settled and the officers left.

Suber lives in the basement apartment and the landlord lives on the first floor, Grewal said.

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Different officers responded to the home shortly after 10:30 a.m. in connection with a missing person's report, Grewal said. While there, the officers were directed to Suber's apartment to follow-up on the earlier dispute.

A confrontation ensued and Suber was shot and subsequently arrested by police officers, Grewal said.

Suber reportedly had a firearm in his possession and allegedly pointed it at police officers, Grewal previously said.

The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the officers' use of force during the confrontation, the prosecutor said.

Suber was charged with possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, specifically to use it unlawfully against Fort Lee Police officers, possession of a handgun without obtaining a permit and pointing a firearm under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference, specifically by pointing it at Fort Lee Police officers, Grewal said.

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Photo: Jaquan A. Suber, 29/Bergen County Prosecutor's Office