Authorities in Paterson are on the search for a suspect wanted for firing shots at a man in the city causing injuries then running from the scene.
According to a statement released by authorities, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald announced that at approximately 9:20, p.m. Thursday, members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of 19th Avenue, on a report of shots fired.
Police say upon arrival, police located a possible crime scene but were unable to find a victim.
A short time later, authorities were notified that a 19-year-old Paterson man arrived at Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
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.