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Male Injured After Gunman Fires Over Three Dozen Bullets in Paterson Neighborhood

Paterson

Hospital officials at St. Joseph's Medical Center contacted police when a male gunshot victim entered the emergency department on Sunday evening. 

Police were pointed in the direction of 168 Lawrence Street, where officers found about 35 shell casings at that location. 

Officers detained two individuals they believe are possibly connected to the shooting, but a search for additional victims returned negative. 

The victim suffered non-fatal injuries and the motive behind the shootings is under investigation.

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