Passaic County officials reported that at approximately 3:25 p.m. on August 6, Paterson Police was advised that a 41-year-male and a 38-year-old male, both Paterson residents, had arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center via private vehicle, each seeking treatment for non-fatal gunshot wounds.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the shooting occurred while the victims were in a motor vehicle in the area of Maryland Avenue and Route I-80.
Paterson Pooice said a potential crime scene was located in that area.
The investigation remains 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 Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342