Fairfield, NJ — Tragedy struck a local hotel in Fairfield on Friday, as one individual was killed and another seriously injured in a shooting at the Ramada by Wyndham on Two Bridges Road. The violent incident, which unfolded around 12:30 p.m., prompted a significant law enforcement response and alarmed the community.
Officials from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office were quick to launch an investigation at the scene, where one victim was found deceased. The other victim was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency surgery, though updates on their condition have not yet been disclosed.
As news of the shooting spread, the Fairfield Police Department was swift to advise residents and visitors of heavy police activity in the area, particularly cautioning those near the popular Jose Tejas restaurant and the Ramada Inn. Despite initial concerns, authorities confirmed by 2 p.m. that there was no longer an active threat to the community.
Local law enforcement, while keeping details scarce in the hours following the chaos, did reveal that both individuals involved were employees of the hotel. The nature of their relationship to the assailant, if any, has not yet been clarified.
The ongoing police presence and investigation meant guests of the hotel were unable to return to their rooms well into the evening, creating a sense of unease among those displaced by the incident.
As the community reels from this sudden and violent act, authorities have assured the public that there is no further danger to the area. The Fairfield Police Department has committed to releasing more information about the suspected shooter and the circumstances leading up to the tragedy as soon as they are able.
Located roughly 20 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan, Fairfield is generally known for its quiet, suburban character, making Friday’s events all the more shocking for local residents and businesses.
The question of motive remains at large, and the community awaits answers, hoping for a swift resolution to the investigation that can bring peace back to this shaken town. Meanwhile, support and resources are being directed to those affected by the day’s traumatic events, as local leaders and residents come together in response to the violence.