By: Najla Alexander
Passaic County officials reported that at approximately 2:47 p.m. on February 26th, a 32-year-old Paterson resident arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson.
Authorities say the resident wanted to receive treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
According to officials, a preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting occurred in the area of East 22nd Street and 12 Avenue in the City of Paterson.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, officials said.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.