By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a Newark man injured early Friday morning.
According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, a 24-year-old Newark resident arrived at St. Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic around 7:48 a.m., seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
The location of the shooting is still under investigation, and officials have not yet disclosed any information about a possible motive.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office and Passaic Police Department are actively working on the case and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with details related to this incident is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or the Passaic Police Department at 973-365-3900.
The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.