ensions ran high in Paterson, NJ, after this year’s Dominican Day Parade when a chaotic scene erupted, leading to police officers being attacked. Video footage from the incident shows a crowd clashing with law enforcement, with some individuals reportedly striking the officers.
At least one person was taken into custody during the incident, though more arrests may have followed. The incident took place outside a house party with a large gathering of people.
The Dominican Day Parade is a significant cultural event in Paterson, home to one of the largest Dominican communities in New Jersey.
While the parade itself was a celebration of heritage and pride, this post-parade confrontation escalated rapidly, prompting a strong police response. Paterson has been under scrutiny lately due to issues with law enforcement and ongoing efforts to reform the local police department.
The department has not issued any statements and it is unknown what prompted the initial police presence.