Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald announce that at approximately 10:08 p.m. Wednesday night members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of East 19th Street Paterson, on a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival police located a 20-year-old male Paterson resident and a 22-year old male Paterson resident who sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds.
The victims were immediately transported to St Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment.
A potential crime scene was located in the area of East 19th Street.
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.