Two Paterson Men Hospitalized After Being Struck By Gunfire Late Last Night
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 4:30 P.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
PATERSON, NJ.- A 27-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man, and a 26-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man arrived at Saint Joseph’s Unversity Medical Center after they were struck by gunfire late last night in the City of Paterson.
According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, just around 10:15 p.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting shots fired in the area of 12th Avenue and East 26th Street in the City of Paterson.
Upon arrival, Police Officers were unable to locate any victims. While on the scene, Police Officers were notified that a 27-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man, and a 26-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man had both arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, both seeking treatment for non-life threatening gunshot wounds.
The initial investigation by responding Police Officers determined that both men were shot in the area of 12th Avenue and East 26th Street. Following being shot, both men were driven to the Medical Center in a private vehicle.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made as Detectives continue the search for a suspect.
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 the Paterson Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Unit at (973) 321-1342. All calls will be kept confidential.
