Violence Erupts Near Essex Street: 22-Year-Old Man Shot at Hackensack Apartment Complex
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
HACKENSACK, NJ — A violent shooting in the heart of Hackensack has left a 22-year-old man hospitalized and local authorities searching for answers. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 18, 2026, sparked a massive police presence near one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors.
