A fatal officer-involved shooting in Piscataway NJ left one man dead and three others deceased in a home; investigation ongoing
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Piscataway, New Jersey
NEW JERSEY – A fatal officer-involved shooting occurred on January 5 in Piscataway, New Jersey, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating the incident.
Officers from the Piscataway Police Department responded to a residence on River Road at 5:30 p.m. on January 5.
The 911 call reported that an individual had a knife, which sources told FOX 5 NY’s Kendall Green was a machete.
Officers shot and killed the man armed with the machete at the residence, as reported by the prosecutor’s office.
After the shooting, officers found three additional deceased individuals in the home.
An investigation is ongoing.
The identities of the civilians and officers involved have not been released.
The cause of death for the other three individuals found in the home is also unknown at this time.
Summary of Incident
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | January 5 |
| Location | Piscataway, New Jersey |
| Time of Response | 5:30 p.m. |
| Weapon Involved | Machete |
| Number of Deceased | Four (including the man shot) |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing |
