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Paterson ShotsSpotter Detects Multiple Rounds of Gunfire in Neighborhood

Paterson

There is an active investigation and search for a suspect that shot of multiple rounds of bullets in a Paterson neighborhood early this morning.

A ShotSpotter detection devices notified police after more than a dozen rounds of gunfire was detected in the 100 block of Lawrence Street shortly before 4:45 a.m.

Arriving police units located evidence of a shooting but no victim was found.

Police put out a notification to area hospitals after finding blood at the scene according to reports.

The investigation is being handled by the Paterson Police Department.