the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Glen Rock NJ, in a shocking incident Tuesday evening, a man was shot at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock, prompting a flood of 911 calls from concerned residents in Fair Lawn and Ridgewood. The shooting occurred during a busy time at the park, which was hosting a basketball tournament.
Responding officers found the victim about a block away from the park. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, though his condition has not been disclosed by authorities. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has taken over the investigation, with assistance from multiple police agencies.
Eyewitnesses, who were present at the park during the shooting, provided detailed descriptions of the suspects to the police. The victim was reportedly on the basketball court when the shooting began, adding to the chaotic scene.
Around 7:34 p.m., Glen Rock police responded to a “disturbance” at the park where a large crowd had gathered for basketball. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella later confirmed that the victim was being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Mayor Kristine Morieko confirmed the shooting, emphasizing that it remains an active investigation. Prosecutor Musella assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community, although the park on Maple Avenue will remain closed until further notice. Details about any arrests related to the shooting have not been released.
At 1123 pm Glen Rock Police put out the following : Shooing at Wilde Memorial Park – There is no ongoing threat; however, the crime scene & investigation remain active. Park remains closed.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Special Investigation Squad, along with the Glen Rock Police Department.
The shooting also impacted local transit, with NJ Transit reporting delays on the Main-Bergen County Line due to the police activity in Glen Rock. The train line runs adjacent to Wilde Memorial Park, adding another layer of disruption to the evening’s events.
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Ban basketball!
Lets see… basketball….close proximity to Paterson…. take a wild guess
“Eyewitnesses, who were present at the park during the shooting, provided detailed descriptions of the suspects to the police. “
…but there is NO reporting on these descriptive details.
Must be Old White Guys in MAGA hats.
The media protects MAGAs and never reports on them…
The same guys that attacked Jussie.
Your comment will aggravate the lefties, but it’s an observation most of us know, even the lefties, deep down.
“Yes, I’m racist, but everyone else is secretly too.”
Whatever helps you sleep at night.
And they were running back to………………………………………………………PATERSCUM
This would never happen on a tennis court or golf course
Don’t forget Pickleball !
“Eyewitnesses, who were present at the park during the shooting, provided detailed descriptions of the suspects to the police”. Hmmm, no arrests made. But we have eyewitnesses of the shooters that are not made public. So who are we the public supposed to be on the look out for?? Hamas terrorists, girls scouts, homeless deranged man???? Tell us, who should we be looking out for to help protect our community and assist law enforcement?
Hold on Barney. They are not seeking citizen assistance. They probably have a good idea of who they are looking for and where to look. They have the victim and witnesses descriptions, possibly names.
Everything in life is not crowdsourced
YEAH !
Let’s protect criminals
…especially criminals of the favored identity
“Hold on Barney” Hilarious!!
But how can this be with NJ having ultra strict gun laws?
You’re aware guns can be carried over state lines, yes?
2/3rds of gun crimes here were brought from other states. https://newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/few-firearm-restrictions-in-states-sending-crime-guns-to-n-j/
Oh, so acknowledge that criminals don’t follow laws.
You are aware that even if these other States enacted the same gun laws as NJ, it would make zero difference. I love how liberals use this but when it comes to drug laws, they say they are pointless as drugs will always find their way in. Same with guns.
You’re aware that your point is invalid, yes? People who do not have nj firearmsID cards are not allowed to enter the state with any gun. A New York man who is legally allowed to carry in New York can be arrested in NJ for unlawful possession of a weapon. Doesn’t matter where the gun came from when someone disregarded the law initially by bringing it in and then using it during the commission of crimes. NJ has no reciprocity laws with other states.
I know up In Wyckoff they’ve been having a lot of out of towners utilizing the courts, most of them are very respectful. Just at times the police had a come because there were just playing music too loud. We wonder what is the percentage of people utilizing those courts from out of Glenrock It’s a real shame who ever expect this beautiful town Of Glenrock .
The victim was a 23 year old from Paterson, which begs the question: what is a 23 year old from Paterson, presumably with a substantial cohort of peers, doing at a kids’ park next to a playground, pool, and baseball/soccer fields in Glen Rock? Since when are unauthorized tournaments of any kind allowed on community property? Glen Rock has seen an escalation of crimes, assaults, robberies, porch thefts, and scam contractors—time to acknowledge and deal with the problem.
Very valid point. In order to use tennis courts, one typically needs a PAID permit. Perhaps we require a permit of some sort to use town facilities.
That $50-100 per year might solve the problem instantaneously and keep them confined to their own town.
Embrace inclusivity people, open your minds and hearts. This is exciting. I am happy for Glen Rock residents who just like RW votes heavily blue. We’re finally opening our doors to full inclusivity including bullets, rocks and vandalism. A neighbor had his window smashed at 2AM Sunday morning by a rock thrown from screeching cars in his quiet corner near HHK. Strangely that is the only house in the neighborhood that displays support for Trump. This is what we have become and there is much more to come. Embrace change.