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Update: Passaic Man Killed in Paterson, Identified

Paterson

The man killed by gunfire in Paterson Monday night, has been identified.

Police responded to the 400 block of East 25th Street shortly before 11:30 p.m. for a report o shots fired.

Arriving officers found an unconscious and unresponsive male, later identified as 39-year-old Genny Rivas. 

It remains unclear why the resident was in Paterson, or what led to the shooting.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Paterson Police Major Crimes Unit at 973-321-1120, 973-523-TIPS or text us at Patersonpd.com.

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