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UPDATE: 58-Year-Old Woman Killed in Paterson Shooting

Paterson

Passaic County authorities announced that on Wednesday at approximately 9:22 p.m., police officers responded to the area outside 297 Van Houten Street in the City of Paterson in response to a report of shots fired.

Upon their arrival, the officers discovered Ms. Diane Jackson, 58, of Paterson, lying on the sidewalk with apparent gunshot wounds.

Ms. Jackson had already succumbed to her wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel.

This investigation is 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 Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.

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