Several Gunshots Fired In Hoboken, Nobody Injured: Police

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken police are asking for the public’s assistance finding a person who allegedly fired gunshots on Harrison Street last week. Nobody was injured, authorities said.

According to the Hoboken Police Department, officers responded to the 200-block of Harrison Street at 10 p.m. on Aug. 20 after receiving a report about gunfire in the area.

On arrival, officers spoke with the alleged target of the shooting, who told them that an unknown person approached them and fired several times in his direction. Nobody was hit during the exchange, police said.

The suspected shooter fled the scene south on Harrison Street, authorities said.

No additional information was immediately available.

Detectives are investigating the shooting and are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information as to the identity of the alleged shooter or any other details that can assist police can call Det. Paul Quinn at 201-420-2111 ext. 3031, or Sgt William Collins at 201-420-3030. They may also be reached via email at quinnp@hobokenpd.org and or collinsw@hobokenpd.org.

Hoboken police provided the below photo of the suspected shooter.

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