Sunday Morning Report of Shots Fired in City of Passaic Under Investigation

SHOOTING IN AREA OF 3rd STREET AND ESSEX STREET IN PASSAIC EARLY SUNDAY MORNING

JUNE 27, 2021 – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announce that at approximately 4:48 a.m. on June 27, 2021, members of the Passaic Police Department were dispatched to the area of 3rd Street and Essex Street in Passaic on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival the police located a potential crime scene but were unable to locate a victim.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available.

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 Passaic Police Department at 973-365-3900.