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Paterson man charged for role in police-involved shooting

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A city man has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses for his role in a police-involved shooting on Thursday evening, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Kevin Gallashaw, 20-year-old, has been charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder, two counts of second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, eluding, and certain persons not to possess weapons, authorities said.

Gallashaw is charged for his role in the police-involved shooting that occurred at around 6:40 p.m. in the area of Fulton Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard.

Police attempted to pull over Gallashaw in his vehicle, but he attempted to drive away. Police activated their siren and began to chase the vehicle to bring the vehicle to a stop.

While fleeing police, Gallashaw crashed into a parked car at the corner of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Fulton Street.

Gallashaw exited the vehicle and fired a handgun in the direction of the pursuing officers, authorities said. One officer returned fire.

No parties were struck with projectiles in the exchange, authorities said.

Gallashaw tried to flee the scene of the crash. After a foot chase, he was placed under arrest.

Police seized a .45 caliber handgun from Gallashaw.

No one was injured in the incidents. Gallashaw was the sole occupant in his vehicle.

Gallashaw has a previous cocaine possession conviction, according to state records.

Gallashaw faces a long prison sentence if convicted on all the charges.

Prosecutors have filed a motion for pretrial detention. Gallashaw is scheduled to appear before a judge on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 10 a.m.

  • John

    Police shoot at suspect and miss. This officer should be put to work as a traffic agent. Cant aim. Luckily the officer didnt kill some innocent bystander

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