Haledon Officer Shot While Conducting Drill At Passaic County Shooting Range

A Haledon police officer is recovering after an accidental shooting during a rifle course at the Passaic County shooting range this week, authorities said.

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Cecilia Levine

09/11/2024 3:42 p.m.

The officer was conducting a drill during the week-long course when a round discharged into his leg on Wednesday, Sept. 10 around 12:45 p.m. at the range in Paterson, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said.

The Officer was taken to St. Joseph’s Medical Center for treatment for injuries that were described as non-life threatening.

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