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Paterson Police Investigate Shooting that Injured Woman

Paterson

County and City authorities Paterson Police announced that are investigating a shooting that left one person injured in Paterson overnight.

Police said at approximately 2:56 a.m. officers responded to the area of 226 17th Avenue on a report of shots fired.

After canvassing the scene for a victim with negative results, police were advised a 29-year-old female Paterson resident was seeking treatment at Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for a non-life threating gunshot wound authorities said.

Based on the ongoing investigation, authorities said it is believed multiple shots were fired.

There were no arrest made.

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.

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