Paterson police investigate shooting that left a city resident hurt

Police in Paterson were investigating a shooting that left a city man injured Sunday, authorities said.

Police responded to a report of shots fired on 12th Avenue at 11:30 a.m., the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Officers found evidence of a crime, but no victim.

A short time later, city police learned that a 39-year-old resident arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center to be treated for a non-fatal wound, the Prosecutor’s Office said. No arrests were made.

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

Keldy Ortiz is a breaking news reporter for NorthJersey.com. For unlimited access to all the major news happening in North Jersey, subscribe here. To get breaking news directly to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter.

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