By: Richard L. Smith
The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office was notified of a deadly shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning on train tracks in Paterson.
According to preliminary information, Paterson police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 3:20 a.m. on the 800 block of East 27th Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an unidentified female on the train tracks suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
Authorities halted train traffic in the area as detectives searched for evidence to determine a motive for the shooting.
Circumstances surrounding this shooting incident have not been confirmed at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement.
