Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Deputy Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that at approximately 11:57 a.m. Saturday, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to 772 East 19th Street on a report of shots fired.
Authorities said upon their arrival, hospital officials notified police that a 20-year-old male Paterson resident had arrived at Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Based on the initial investigation, the victim was in the vicinity of 229 Park Avenue when he was shot authorities said.
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.