Passaic County authorities reported that at approximately 9:01 p.m. on August 18, Clifton Police were advised that a 16-year-old juvenile was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Based on the preliminary investigation, police said the shooting occurred in the area of Highland Avenue and Hope Avenue in Clifton.
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 Clifton Police Department Detective Bureau at 973-470-5882.