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UPDATE: 23-Year-Old Woman Shot in Paterson

Paterson

Passaic County authorized are reporting that at approximately 2:18 p.m. Sunday, members of the Paterson Police Department were advised that a 23-year-old female Paterson resident arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.

Officials said the preliminary investigation is believed that the 23-year-old female Paterson resident was walking in the area of 20th Avenue and State Street in Paterson, when an unknown vehicle drove by and an occupant discharged several rounds striking the victim.

Police say 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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