the staff of the Ridgewood blog
East Rutherford NJ, The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with a road rage investigation that led to a shooting on the New Jersey Turnpike.
On Monday, January 11, between 2:25 p.m. and 2:55 p.m., two vehicles were involved in a road rage incident southbound on the western spur of the New Jersey Turnpike between Interchange 18w and Interchange 13. Based on the preliminary investigation, an occupant(s) from a black, compact SUV with an unknown New Jersey license plate fired a weapon at a white Dodge Ram Pro Power Master (pictured below) with a Pennsylvania license plate. Detectives are asking for tips or dash video from anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or altercation between the two vehicles.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. II William Condron of the New Jersey State Police Newark Station Criminal Investigation Office at 732-441-4500 ext. 1435. Anonymous tips are welcome.