Passaic County officials announced that on Sunday, at approximately 9
7:50 p.m., police officers responded to 331 15th Avenue in the City of Paterson in response to a report of shots fired.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Mr. Wahmeen Combs, 34, from Paterson, inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound.
Police say Mr. Combs had succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A total of 15 people have bee shot in less than a week in Paterson.
This investigation is active and ongoing.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.