Rahway police responded to an apartment complex at 255 Grand Ave., on reports that Felix Vasquez, 58, was intoxicated and threatening to hurt himself around 6:45 p.m., Monday, Rahway police said.
Residents of the building were evacuated as a precaution before Vasquez discharged a round, police said.
Authorities made entry around 9:45 p.m. and Vasequez was hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation, police said.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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