16-year-old shot in paterson

16-Year-Old Shot in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ- A shooting took place on Sunday afternoon in the area of 21st Avenue and Spring Street in Paterson.

Officers were dispatched to the area on reports of a shooting. They found a 16-year-old juvenile with
a non-fatal gunshot wound. He was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center to treat his injuries.

The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this
incident to contact the tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact
the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.

Erica Schmidt

Erica Schmidt is a graduate of Philadelphia university HFU. She began interning with Shore News Network in 2022 and continues her passion for topics related to New Jersey, Health, Travel, and the Jersey Shore in 2026.

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