Paterson police are bracing for possible gang violence on September 7 during the city’s annual Dominican parade, with concerns about a planned gun battle between rival factions of the Trinitarios street gang. An internal police alert details how gang members may hide firearms in backpacks and vehicles, escalating tensions ahead of the festivities.
Officials have deployed over 150 local officers, supplemented by law enforcement from New Jersey State Police and neighboring jurisdictions, in response to intelligence suggesting a confrontation with the “BB7 Trinis” from New York. This potential violence comes on the heels of a recent fatal shooting alleged to involve gang members, prompting police to emphasize a zero-tolerance policy for illegal activity during this culturally significant event.
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