Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Deputy Paterson Police Chief Heriberto Rodriguez announced that at approximately 3:50 p.m. on August 26, 2017, police responded to 447 10th Avenue on a report of a burglary.
Upon arrival, they located a 46-year-old female assault victim from Paterson who directed the officers to the basement area.
In the basement area, the officers located a 37-year-old male from Elizabeth who had sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Both victims were transported to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center for treatment.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. More Information will be released once it becomes available.
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 communicate with the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.