Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald announce that at approximately 8:00, p.m. on Saturday evening members of the Paterson Police Department were notified that a 15-year-old male juvenile had arrived at Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound.
According to a statement released by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, based on the initial investigation a crime scene was located in the area of Hamilton Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard Paterson.
Officials say the investigation remains active and ongoing.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.