There is a homicide investigation underway in Paterson after gunfire killed one person early this morning.
Several rounds of gunfire erupted in the 700 block of East 19th Street shortly before 4:30 a.m. sending a large police presence to the scene where officers found a male victim unconscious and unresponsive at that location.
Emergency responders attempted several life saving techniques on the victim before rushing him to St. Joseph's Hospital where he died a short time later.
Police setup a crime scene in the area where they searched for evidence and possible suspects.
The motive for the shooting is under investigation.