Passaic County officials reported that at approximately 1:42 p.m. on Saturday, Paterson Police were dispatched to the area of North 3rd Street and Temple Street for a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, police located a 20-year-old male Paterson resident who had sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Police say the victim was immediately transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
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 contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.