Police in Paterson searched several locations for a potential crime scene after a male entered a local hospital suffering gunshot injuries overnight.
The early Sunday morning incident was reported at approximately 4:15 a.m. when an unidentified male entered the emergency department at St. Joseph's hospital. Officials say the victim suffered a non-life threatening bullet wound in his thigh and was treated by medical professionals.
Hospital officials contacted Paterson Police who arrived at the hospital and began to investigate the possibility of a robbery that resulted in shots fired on East 42nd Street.
The victim told police that he was approached by an unidentified suspect who attempted to rob him when gunfire rang out and he felt pain in his leg.
Police are investigating the incident and no arrests were reported as of 4:30 a.m.