Paterson, New Jersey Shooting Investigation

62-Year-Old Man Remains Hospitalized After Being Struck By Gunfire Sunday Morning On A Paterson Street

Monday, May 6, 2024, 3:15 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

PATERSON, NJ.- Passaic County Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sunday morning shooting that left a 62-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man hospitalized from a gunshot wound.

     According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, shortly before 10:30 a.m., Members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a shooting in the area of Broadway and East 24th Street in the City of Paterson.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a 62-year-old Paterson, New Jersey man having sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The man was immediately transported to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center for treatment. Additionally, Police Officers were able to locate evidence of a crime scene in the area.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made as Police continue their search for the gunman.

      Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Tips Line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or you can contact the Paterson Police Department's Shooting Investigation Unit at (973) 321-1342. All calls will be kept confidential.

FILED UNDER: MAY 6, 2024: LAW, LOCAL, PASSAIC: