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Victim Suffering Fatal Gunshot Injury in Paterson Identified as 39-Year-Old Man

Paterson

Heriberto Rodriquez and Paterson Police Department Director Jerry Speziale announce the shooting death of **Juan Martinez, 39-years-old**, of Paterson, in the area of Madison Street and Essex Street in Paterson, at approximately 4:45 PM on May 1st.

According to authorities, EMS transported the victim to St. Joseph’s Hospital where he later died as a result of the shooting.

Police made no arrests and are seeking information regarding multiple people observed in the area at the time of the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Paterson Police Department Detective Bureau at (973) 321-1120 or the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office “Tips” line at 1-877-370-PCPO or via email tips@passaiccountynj.org.