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Passaic Prosecutor, Paterson Police Search for Suspect Responsible for Shooting in Paterson

Paterson

Authorities in Passaic County are looking for a suspect responsible for a shooting incident that injured a man in Paterson on Monday night. 

According to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, at approximately 3:57 p.m., Paterson Police officers were dispatched to the area of Governor Street and Carroll Street in Paterson on a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, police located a potential crime scene but were unable to identify a victim.

According to officials, a short time later, the Paterson Police Department members were advised that a 23-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at Saint Joseph's University Medical Center via private vehicle seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.

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.

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