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Glen Rock NJ, the basketball courts at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock remain closed following a shooting on Tuesday night. Although the rest of the park has reopened, officials have stated that the basketball courts will remain off-limits until further notice.
“The basketball court will remain CLOSED as part of an ongoing investigation,” the town announced. “Entry onto the basketball court is considered unlawful. No additional information is available at this time.”
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday when a 23-year-old man from Paterson was shot near a large crowd gathered at the basketball courts. The victim was treated at a hospital and has since been released. Prosecutors continue to search for suspects and are actively investigating the shooting.
In response to the incident, one observer on Facebook noted, “Glen Rock is one of the few agencies that readily makes the public aware of what is going on in and around their communities. Many other towns seem to shy away from keeping their respective populations aware of what is really happening.”
Eyewitness Accounts and Community Response
A local high school senior reported hearing “8 to 10” shots coming from the park. He described hearing one initial shot followed by several more in quick succession.
Prosecutors confirmed on Wednesday that no arrests have been made and that the investigation remainsThe basketball courts at Wilde Memorial Park in Glen Rock remain closed following a shooting on Tuesday night. Although the rest of the park has reopened, officials have stated that the basketball courts will remain off-limits until further notice.
“The basketball court will remain CLOSED as part of an ongoing investigation,” the town announced. “Entry onto the basketball court is considered unlawful. No additional information is available at this time.”
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday when a 23-year-old man from Paterson was shot near a large crowd gathered at the basketball courts. The victim was treated at a hospital and has since been released. Prosecutors continue to search for suspects and are actively investigating the shooting.
In response to the incident, one observer on Facebook noted, “Glen Rock is one of the few agencies that readily makes the public aware of what is going on in and around their communities. Many other towns seem to shy away from keeping their respective populations aware of what is really happening.”
Eyewitness Accounts and Community Response
A local high school senior reported hearing “8 to 10” shots coming from the park. He described hearing one initial shot followed by several more in quick succession.
Prosecutors confirmed on Wednesday that no arrests have been made and that the investigation remains active. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Glen Rock Police Department are urging the public to provide any photos, videos, or other information that might aid in the investigation.
How to Help
Those with information can remain anonymous and contact the BCPO Tip Line at 201-226-5532. Individuals with pertinent photos or videos from the park during the time of the shooting can submit them via this link: BCPO Evidence Submission.
Support for Students
Glen Rock Schools Superintendent Brett Charleston informed parents that counselors would be available at all Glen Rock schools on Wednesday to provide support for students affected by the incident. He emphasized that information was limited but assured parents that the school district is taking steps to support the community during this challenging time. active. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Glen Rock Police Department are urging the public to provide any photos, videos, or other information that might aid in the investigation.
How to Help
Those with information can remain anonymous and contact the BCPO Tip Line at 201-226-5532. Individuals with pertinent photos or videos from the park during the time of the shooting can submit them via this link: BCPO Evidence Submission.
Support for Students
Glen Rock Schools Superintendent Brett Charleston informed parents that counselors would be available at all Glen Rock schools on Wednesday to provide support for students affected by the incident. He emphasized that information was limited but assured parents that the school district is taking steps to support the community during this challenging time.
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They probably are playing at Hawes while waiting for Wilde to open back up.
Its an interesting observation that the ”participants” in certain venues seem to be inclined to shoot each other over any ”disagreements’.
Its usually a rap concert or basketball game not country music and tennis
Connect the dots………….
Can’t take Norwegians anywhere
Should be a 5-minute investigation.
Nobody saw anything.
…and everybody knows everything.
Din do nuttin…………………
Why were Paterson thugs playing in Glen Rock?
Diversity is our strength.
Can only hope those people don’t know about Hawes..