Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald announce that at approximately, 4:42 a.m. Saturday, members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of 16th Avenue and Carroll Street on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival the police were unable to locate a potential crime scene or victim.
Police say a short time later, members of the Paterson Police Department were advised that a 46-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available.
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.