Police are actively looking for a black male suspect who was last seen wearing a red jacket when he fled the scene of a shooting that injured one person in Paterson a short time ago.
Reports of shots fired sent police to the 80's block of Montgomery Street shortly before 8:45 p.m. where police officers canvassing the area found the victim struck in the back by gunfire according to reports.
EMS rushed the victim to St. Joseph's Hospital where the extent of his injuries were not immediately reported as life threatening.
There is a crime scene established and an investigation underway.
The motive for the shooting is under investigation.