Man Dies Of Injuries Sustained In July 4th Street Fight In The City Of Paterson
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 6:45 P.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Emglebrook Independent News,
PATERSON, NJ.- Detectives of the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Investigations Unit and the Paterson Police Department are continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, who tragically succumbed to injuries he sustained during a July 4th fight in the City of Paterson.
According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Friday, July 4, 2025, shortly before 9:00 a.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a fight in the area of Broadway and Carroll Street in the City of Paterson.
Police Officers Find Paterson Man Severely Injured
Upon arrival, Police Officers located a 44-year-old Paterson, New Jersey, lying in the street, unresponsive from apparent blunt force injuries. The man was immediately transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where, despite life-saving efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been reported at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org. You can also submit a tip anonymously at https://pcponj.opsnetwork.org/tips or contact the Paterson Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (973) 321-1120. All calls and information will be kept confidential.
