Crime & Safety
NJ Man Who Shot At Teenage Girl Arrested, Police Say
A 36-year-old man was also shot at, according to authorities.
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A Passaic County man has been arrested in connection with a shooting from last month, officials said.
Fabian Perez, 25, of Paterson, faces several charges, including attempted murder, following a shooting in Totowa.
On Jan. 31, just before midnight, police were called to the area of Route 80 West and Union Boulevard on reports of a shooting.
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Authorities found two victims, an 18-year-old Teaneck woman and a 36-year-old Paterson man, who were not hit by the gunfire.
An investigation revealed that Perez was the gunman in the incident, police said.
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He was arrested on Friday morning without incident.
Perez is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and criminal mischief.
Perez faces more than 50 years in prison if convicted.
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