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Victim Killed in Paterson Double Shooting

Paterson

One person suffered fatal injuries in a late-night shooting in Paterson. 

A preliminary investigation indicated that at approximately 8:10 p.m., a gunman fired multiple rounds in the direction of two victims near the intersection of Thomas and Main streets.

Upon officers' arrival, an unidentified person was found suffering a bullet wound in their chest at that location.  

Medical personnel at St. Joseph's Hospital pronounced the victim dead a short time later. 

Police say they found a second injured person in the area, but this victim survived.

Paterson officials said Sunday evening's double shooting is still under investigation and prosecutors did not release any details about a possible shooter.

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