One Dead, One Injured in Paterson Shooting

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PATERSON, NJ- Paterson Police officers responded to the area of Park Avenue and Carroll Street on reports of a shooting last Sunday.

Upon arrival, they located a 21-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Another victim, 25 years old, was also hit. He was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center where he is in stable condition.

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 Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.

Erica Schmidt
Erica interned for Shore News Network in the summer of 2022 and is a full-time college student and Division II athlete, and aspiring doctor. She attends university in Philadelphia and covered breaking news in the northeast Pennsylvania region.

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