A New Jersey State Trooper has died in an apparent suicide following a police response to a reported shooting Monday evening in Byram Township, Sussex County.
Authorities were called to Little Paint Way around dusk after reports of gunfire in the area. Both the New Jersey State Police and Byram Township Police responded to the scene, but neither agency has released official details as of late Monday night.
While the investigation remains ongoing, multiple unconfirmed online reports suggest the incident may have stemmed from a domestic situation and involved a possible barricade. The identity of the trooper has not been released, and no further information has been confirmed by law enforcement.
By late evening, the scene had largely been cleared, though questions remain surrounding the circumstances of the incident.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
