Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that at approximately 3:32 a.m. on August 29, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Main Street and Weiss Street in Paterson on the report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, police located a potential crime scene but were unable to locate a victim.
According to officials, shortly thereafter, police were advised that a 23-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at Saint Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
The investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available.
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.
For media inquiries concerning this incident, contact Senior Assistant Prosecutor In-Charge Jennifer Fetterman of Passaic County Prosecutor's Office at jfetterman@passaiccountynj.org or at (973)881-4811.