Passaic County officials announce that at approximately 8:08 p.m. on August 15, members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of Thomas and Main streets, in Paterson on a report of a shooting.
According to county officials, upon their arrival, officers located 36-year-old Victor Vasquez and 32-year-old Nelson Hilario of both Paterson.
County officials said that both individuals had sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson.
According to officials, Victor Vasquez was pronounced deceased at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and Nelson Hilario sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound. Detectives located a suspected crime scene outside of 939 Main Street, Paterson.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available.
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 Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.