A male victim suffered a leg injury that resulted from a shooting that occurred in Paterson overnight.
The incident happened before 4 am in 90's block of Caroll Street sending police and EMS to the scene where they found the victim according to preliminary reports.
Police and EMS found the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg that is reported to be life threatening at this time.
Police have not released a motive for the shooting nor have there been any arrests made.
The investigation is active and ongoing.