Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announce that at approximately 5:15 a.m. today, Paterson Police were advised that a 41-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Police said based on the initial investigation, it was determined that the victim was traveling in a motor vehicle in the area of Park Avenue and Summer Street when an unknown individual began to shoot toward the victim’s motor vehicle.
A potential crime scene was subsequently located in that area.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.