Passaic County officials reported that at approximately 1:53 p.m. today, Paterson Police responded to the area of 10th Avenue and East 23rd Street on a report of a shots-fired.
According to authorities, police located a potential crime scene and a 58-year-old male suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound upon arrival.
The victim was immediately transported to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment.
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.