Montclair Cop Is Recovering After Shooting, Woman Faces Charges

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A Montclair police officer who was struck by gunfire on Monday has been released from the hospital, but the woman who shot him remains hospitalized, authorities said.

On Tuesday, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office released an update about Monday’s shooting, which left two people wounded and temporarily caused several schools to shelter-in-place. Read More: Gunfire Wounds Montclair Cop; Nearby Schools Take Shelter (UPDATED)

Prosecutors said Montclair police responded to a home on the 100-block of Forest Street at 1:09 p.m. after getting a report about someone armed with a gun. As the officers approached the residence a shooter fired at them, hitting Michael J. Medrano, 33, in the shoulder.

Another officer returned fire and struck the shooter, later identified as Maryann Swain, 39, of Montclair.

Medrano and Swain were both transported to University Hospital in Newark and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Medrano has since been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.

Swain remains hospitalized. Once released, she will be held at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark pending a court appearance, prosecutors said.

Authorities said Swain has been charged with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

A police investigation continues. Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s tip line at 877-847-7432.

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