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Early Morning Shooting Causes Fatal Injuries on Godwin Avenue Paterson

Paterson

UPDATE: Victim identified as Jacquese Mills, 31, of Paterson.

Passaic County authorities are investigating a second shooting that occurred in Paterson during the overnight hours.

According to police, gunfire rang out at around 57 Godwin Avenue at approximately 5:25 a.m. in the area of 57 Godwin Avenue.

Several police units arrived and found the unidentified victim suffering bullet wounds at that location.

According to police, medical professionals pronounced the victim dead a short time later.

Police say a search of the area did not reveal a suspect.

The motive for the shooting is under investigation by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.

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