Two Shooting Victims Found by Police in Paterson

Erica Schmidt

PATERSON, NJ- The Paterson Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Monday night in the area of Wabash Avenue and Crooks Avenue.

Officers responded to the area on a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they located the crime scene but were not able to find the victim.

Later on, officers were informed that two Paterson residents, a 24-year-old and a 19-year-old, had arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center with non-fatal gunshot wounds.


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

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