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.
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