Saturday Afternoon Paterson Shooting Leaves 56-Year-Old Paterson Man Hospitalized
Sunday, June 16, 2024, 4:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
PATERSON, NJ.- Passaic County Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding yesterday’s afternoon shooting that has left a 56-year-old Paterson man hospitalized after he was struck by gunfire on a Paterson Street.
According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, shortly after 3:30 p.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a shooting in the area of 10th Avenue and East 23rd Street in the City of Paterson.
Upon arrival, Police Officers found a 56-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man, who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The man was immediately transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. The man’s condition is unknown at this time. Investigating Officers were able to identify a crime scene at that location.
No arrests have been made at this time. The investigation remains active and ongoing as Detectives continue their search for the gunman.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting is urged to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or you can contact the Paterson Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Unit at (973) 321-1342. All calls will be kept confidential.
