It happened just before 3 p.m. on Route 46 in Elmwood Park.
The circumstances and details of the shooting have not yet been released, but no injuries were reported.
A 22-year-old was later arrested in Paterson in connection with the incident and a handgun was recovered. Charges against the suspect are pending.
Route 46 was closed in both directions at Boulevard and 5th Street for the investigation. Lanes were reopened by 5 p.m.
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