Public's Assistance Wanted in Monday Shooting in Paterson

SHOOTING IN AREA OF STRAIGHT STREET AND LAFAYETTE STREET IN PATERSON

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora have announced that at approximately 7:41 p.m. on Monday, September 20, members of the Paterson Police Department were notified that a 34-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey via private vehicle for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound.

Based on the initial investigation, a lone gunman shot the victim, who was in the area of Straight Street and Lafayette Street in Paterson, New Jersey. A potential crime scene was located in that area.

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