TEANECK, NJ – Early Thursday morning at approximately 4:27 a.m., a 9-1-1 call was received about gunfire near Harding Avenue and Glenwood Avenue. Responding officers reported residents heard three gunshots and saw two cars leaving the area at high speed.
Witnesses also noted three individuals in dark clothing and ski masks walking on Washington Street, near Glenwood Avenue. A vehicle occupied by three males was stopped by officers in the vicinity. The males in the vehicle were wearing dark clothing and face coverings.
Upon investigation, officers found a black bag in the rear seat containing a loaded Glock 43X 9mm handgun with a tactical light. Two individuals, Alexander J. McFarland and Kawan N. Vining, were subsequently charged with various offenses.
Mr. McFarland faces charges of unlawful possession of a handgun and a large capacity magazine. He was processed and held at the Bergen County Correctional and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Vining was charged with obstruction and released on a summons. The third suspect was released with no charges at this time.