Gunman Kills 1 At Paterson Anti-Crime Event
PATERSON, N.J. (WCBS 880/AP) -- Police said a man attending a block party as part of the National Night Out anti-crime initiative was shot and killed in New Jersey's third-largest city.
Paterson police said 39-year-old Robert Godfrey was shot in the head while arguing with another man Tuesday.
Police on Wednesday were searching for Marlon Rochester. The 30-year-old has been charged with Godfrey's murder and weapons offenses.
Lt. Ron Humphrey said witnesses saw the two men arguing loudly when Rochester pulled a gun and shot Godfrey once in the head.
National Night Out was observed across the U.S. as an annual event meant to heighten drug and crime prevention awareness.
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