Police searched a location in Paterson for a crime scene after a person dropped off at the hospital suffering a bullet wound reported being shots in the city.
According to police, officials at St. Joseph's Hospital contacted authorities when a gunshot victim entered the emergency department shortly before 9:45 p.m.
Officials said the victim suffered a non-life threatening injury in his leg and is expected to recover.
Police canvassed the 100 block of Fulton Street for shell casings and other evidence but has not confirmed if the incident occurred at that location.
The incident remains under investigation and no arrests have been reported.