Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald announce that at approximately 3:28 this morning, members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of 37th Street in Paterson for a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival the police located a 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, both of Paterson, who sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds.
Officials say the victims were immediately transported to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson for treatment.
Based on the initial investigation a crime scene was located in the area of 37th Street Paterson.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact authorities at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.