Friends and family have rallied for officials to release more information about the shooting.
According to the state Attorney General’s Office, which is probing the shooting, Paterson Police were investigating an incident in the city at about 9 p.m. on Dec. 29 when they encountered 25-year-old city resident Thelonious McKnight near East Main Street and Hillman Street.
During the interaction, Paterson Det. Mohammed Bashir fired at McKnight, fatally wounding him, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced Thursday night. Authorities have not provided many details about what happened leading up to the shooting, but Bruck’s office said a 9mm handgun was recovered near McKnight.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh has said McKnight pulled a gun as he was pursued by detectives through an alley and fired at officers. But, friends and family who have beenabout the shooting say they question whether McKnight even had a gun. After the shooting, police and emergency responders rendered first aid to McKnight, who was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor from St. Joseph’s University Medical Center at 9:11 p.m., the attorney general’s office said.
The office investigates all deaths that occur during interactions with law enforcement in the state. This shooting remains under investigation, officials said.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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