PASSAIC COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARE ASKING FOR HELP IN LOCATING THE SUSPECT WANTED IN THE NOVEMBER 21, 2021 SHOOTING
" Police Request The Public's Assistance In Locating Ernest Fuentes Wanted In Connection To The November 21, 2021 Shooting That Left 5 Injured Including A 4-Year-Old Child."
December 1, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
PASSAIC, NJ.- On Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the individual Charged in connection to the November 21, 2021, shooting investigation in the area of Lafayette Avenue and Howe Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey.
On Sunday, November 21, 2021, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Members of The Passaic Police Department responded to the area of Lafayette Avenue and Howe Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey on a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, Police Officers located a potential crime scene a 4-Year-Old Child, a 21- Year-Old Passaic, New Jersey woman, a 25-Year-Old Newark, New Jersey woman and a 29-Year-Old Newark, New Jersey man, who each sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The victims were immediately transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey for treatment. Police located a fifth victim, a 21-Year-Old Passaic, New Jersey man, who had sustained a graze wound during the shooting and refused medical treatment.
Based upon the investigation, Police determined that a group gathered for an event in the backyard of a residence located in the area of Lafayette Avenue and Howe Avenue when two gunmen opened fire, striking the victims. Further based on the investigation, Ernest Fuentes was identified as one the shooters and a warrant was issued for his Arrest.
The public is being requested to view Mr. Fuente’s photo in an attempt to locate him. If anyone sees Ernest Fuentes they are to contact Detective Raymond Rodriguez at 973-365-3939. The public should not try to approach Mr. Fuentes if they see him.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident or the current whereabouts of Ernest Fuentes to contact The Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact The Passaic Police Department at 973-365-3900.
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