Taxi Struck By Gunfire In Paterson As Clifton Cabbie Flees Robber

A Clifton cabbie told police a robber in a mask fired a shot into his door in Paterson as he tried to flee before dawn Thursday.

Anyone who might have seen something or who has information that could help investigators is asked to contact the Passaic County prosecutor’s tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Department: (973) 321
Photo Credit: *Googlemaps*

Jerry DeMarco

01/24/2019 4:42 p.m.

The 54-year-old driver said the robber approached him near the Dr. Frank Napier School of Technology (School #4) in the area of 1st and Clinton streets around 1 a.m. and took his cellphone.

He said he hit the gas and the robber fired, hitting his door.

The cabbie wasn't injured, authorities said.

Anyone who might have seen something or who has information that could help investigators is asked to contact the Passaic County prosecutor’s tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Department: (973) 321-1120.

Click here to follow Daily Voice South Passaic and receive free news updates.