26-Year-Old Kearny, New Jersey Man Arrives At Hospital After Being Shot Early This Morning In Paterson
Monday, June 17, 2024, 10:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
PATERSON, NJ.- Gun violence continues to plague the City of Paterson, after a 26-year-old Kearny, New Jersey arrives at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, following being struck by gunfire early Monday morning on a City Street.
According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Monday, June 17, 2024, just shortly before 2:45 a.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a report of shots being fired in the area of Prospect and Ellison Streets in the City of Paterson.
Upon arrival, Police Officers found evidence of a shooting crime scene but were unable to find a victim. While canvassing the area Police Officers were notified that a 26-year-old Kearny, New Jersey man had arrived in a vehicle at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Based on the evidence and following interviewing the victim, responding Police Officers determined that the shooting occurred at the location.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time as Passaic County authorities continue the 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.
