By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities in Passaic County are investigating a shooting in Paterson after a 26-year-old man arrived at a hospital in Wayne suffering from a gunshot wound.
According to information released by Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray, officers were dispatched to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Wayne at approximately 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, after receiving a report of a man being treated for a gunshot injury.
Officials said the victim sustained a non-life-threatening wound.
During the investigation, detectives learned that the shooting reportedly occurred near the intersection of River Street and Putnam Street in Paterson.
However, responding officers searched the area and were unable to locate physical evidence confirming that a shooting had occurred at that location.
Authorities have not released additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident or whether any suspects have been identified.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine what led to the shooting.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office confidential tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO.