Montclair Police Probe Report Of Gunfire, 6 Bullet Casings Found

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair police are investigating a recent report of gunfire in the township, authorities said Tuesday.

According to the Montclair Police Department, officers responded to the area of Washington and New streets around 3:23 p.m. on Saturday after getting a report about gunshots.

Here’s what happened next, police said:

“Upon arrival, officers located six spent shell casings in the intersection. Preliminary investigation indicated a black vehicle, possibly a Honda Civic, occupied by two males was shooting at a dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Chevy Malibu, also occupied by two males. The Civic was last seen fleeing west on Fulton Street towards Elm Street. The Malibu was last seen travelling south on Maple Avenue. All area hospitals were checked for victims of gunshot wounds with negative results.”

“At this time, it is unknown if anyone in the Malibu was struck by gunfire,” authorities said Tuesday. “The incident remains under investigation.”

Anyone with information can contact Detective Daniel Heiser at (973) 509-4724.

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