Officials name person killed in deadly police shooting in Moonachie
The person who died has been identified as Roberto Castro-Quinonez, 30, of Bakersfield, California.
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The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General released additional details regarding a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday in Moonachie.
The person who died has been identified as Roberto Castro-Quinonez, 30, of Bakersfield, California.
According to preliminary information, New Jersey State Police detectives were conducting a criminal investigation near Gotham Parkway and West Commercial Avenue at approximately 5:15 p.m. when Castro-Quinonez approached one of the detectives. A second detective arrived to assist, and shortly afterward, one detective fired two shots hitting Castro-Quinonez.
Officers attempted to provide medical aid, but Castro-Quinonez later died. The identity of the detective involved has not been released.
Details about the initial police investigation were not immediately made available. It was also unclear why Castro-Quinonez approached the detective.
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