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22-Year-Old Man Shot in the Shoulder in Paterson

Paterson

Passaic County authorities reported that at approximately 5:49 p.m. Friday, Paterson Police were notified that a 22-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.

Polices said a  preliminary investigation indicated that the shooting took place in the area of 19th Avenue and East 21st Street, where officers found shell casings. 

The investigation remains active, ongoing and the suspect remains at-large. 

The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.  

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