Police in Paterson are looking for a black male suspect who was last seen wearing dark clothing and a mask when he committed an armed robbery in the city that injured a female victim.
According to the victim, the incident happened at around 2 a.m. in the area of Haledon Avenue and North 5th Street when the suspect reportedly approached the victim armed at gunpoint demanding possessions before firing a shot, striking the victim in the foot according to reports.
The victim managed to obtain private transportation to St. Joseph's Hospital where officials reportedly contacted police.
The victim's injuries were not reported to be life threatening.
There were no immediate reports of arrests.