Teen shot and killed in Paterson

Police crime scene. Stock photo copyright big stock photography

PATERSON, NJ – Police are continuing to ask the public for assistance in their investigation into a shooting murder that took place in Paterson early monday Morning.

According to police, Ariel Henriquez was shot and near the corner of Kulick Street and Central Avenue at around 4 am before he was taken by private vehicle to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center.

He was pronounced dead a short time later at the hospital.

Police at this time do not have any suspects in custody. The department did not release any further information regarding the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Clifton Police Detective Bureau @ 973-470-5908 or the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office @ 1-877-370-PCPO.

Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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