By: Jeff Sommes
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a 27-year-old man wounded in the early morning hours of June 28 in the City of Passaic.
According to a statement released by the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, officers from the Passaic Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 3:26 a.m. near the intersection of Third Street and Essex Street.
At the scene, investigators located evidence indicating a possible shooting had occurred.
Shortly after the response, officers were notified that a male victim had arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
The victim is a 27-year-old resident of Passaic, officials said.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Authorities have not yet made any arrests or identified any suspects.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO.