Man fatally shot by Paterson Police identified as violence intervention activist Najee Seabrooks
PATERSON, N.J. -- Gov. Phil Murphy shared a message of condolence after a shooting by Paterson Police turned deadly Friday.
The governor tweeted, "Our thoughts are with the Paterson Healing Collective as they mourn the loss of a team member. Paterson Healing Collective, based at St. Joseph's, is one of NJ's leading hospital-based violence intervention programs. We must remain committed to making our state safer for all."
Our thoughts are with the Paterson Healing Collective as they mourn the loss of a team member. Paterson Healing Collective, based at St. Joseph's, is one of NJ's leading hospital-based violence intervention programs. We must remain committed to making our state safer for all.
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) March 4, 2023
The violence intervention group announced the death of Najee Seabrooks.
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Posted by Paterson Healing Collective on Friday, March 3, 2023
According to the Attorney General's office, Paterson Police opened fire after an encounter Friday afternoon.
They have not said what led up to the shooting.