No criminal charges filed against Paterson police detective in deadly shooting

PATERSON, N.J. -- A New Jersey grand jury has declined to file criminal charges against a Paterson police detective in a fatal shooting in 2022.

The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability investigated the death of 33-year-old Hui Zhang, who was shot by police in October.

Investigators say Zhang ran from the scene after crashing into three others cars, then attempted to carjack other drivers.

• Read more: Sources: Suspected carjacker fatally shot by Paterson police officer

Authorities say Zhang was shot and killed after he pointed a handgun at Det. Victor Lora.

Investigators say that gun turned out to be fake.

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