PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announced that yesterday, at approximately 10:14 PM, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Presidential Boulevard and West Broadway in response to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a potential crime scene but were unable to find any victims.
A short time later, a 19-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center via private vehicle, seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound. The investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing, with more information to be released as it becomes available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org. Alternatively, they can contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342. Media inquiries should be directed to Senior Assistant Prosecutor Evan Mongiardo at emongiardo@passaiccountynj.org or (973) 225-5447.