Passaic County authorities announced that on Sunday at approximately 3:48 a.m., police officers responded to the area of 189 Hamilton Avenue in the City of Paterson in response to a report of shots fired.
Police say upon their arrival, officers discovered Mr. Byron Brooks, 22, from Paterson, lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds.
According to police Mr. Brooks was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 4:30 a.m.
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.