Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald announce that at approximately, 12:47 a.m. on May 19th members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of Lawrence and Mercer Street on a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, the officers located a potential crime scene but were unable to locate any victim(s).
Police say a short time later members of the Paterson Police Department were advised that a 26-year-old and a 23-year-old male -Paterson residents- arrived at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson for treatment of non-fatal gunshot wounds.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available 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 contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.