renew: According to reports, North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti confirmed to the Observer that a shooting occurred near 14 Ridge Road in North Arlington on Sunday night. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is reportedly on scene.
According to the Observer, “Mayor Prounti said initial reports indicate a U-Haul was involved in the shooting and the NOPD is optimistic a suspect will be detained soon.”
preliminary report: Unconfirmed reports of a possible shooting in North Arlington, New Jersey, have surfaced on social media. A violent police response followed witnesses who claimed they heard gunfire near Ridge Road and Belleville Pike. Authorities have not confirmed the reports or released any details about the incident.
eyewitness reports
Several residents shared updates on police activity in the area.
A witness reported on Facebook, “Shooting on Ridge Rd in North Arlington injuring 2 people. Stay safe everyone. 43 police cars have driven by so far.”
Another added, “About 30 police cars rushing down the ridge toward North Arlington.”
A third wrote: “What the hell is going on with the shooting on Ridge Road and Belleville Highway in North Arlington?”
Another resident reported: “What’s going on on North Arlington Ridge Road now has a heavy police and Sheriff’s Ambulance presence.”
One witness added: “Oh my God. I heard the sirens a while ago. I hope everyone is okay and the shooter has been caught.”
Another said, “Two people were shot at the corner of Ridge Road and the Belleville Turnpike. It happened in North Arlington. Not sure what happened but it appears one of them was shot in the neck and the other isn’t sure where he was shot. A car was seen speeding toward Belleville.”
