A deadly shooting in Paterson has authorities from the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office investigating.
The shooting happened at around 2:30 a.m. in the area of Hamilton Avenue and Auburn Street where over a dozen police units responded to the area after receiving calls for shots fired.
Cops arrived to the scene for find the unidentified victim unconscious and unresponsive after being shot at that location.
The victim was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital where they were pronounced dead a short time later.
Police setup a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence and possible suspects.
The fatal shooting investigation is active and ongoing authorities said.