Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announce that at approximately 11:40 p.m. on July 16, 2023, Paterson Police
were advised that a 27-year-old male Paterson resident had arrived at St. Joseph’s University
Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey via private vehicle seeking treatment for a non-fatal
gunshot wound. Based on the initial investigation, the shooting occurred in the area of Rosa
Parks Boulevard and Pearl Street in Paterson. A potential crime scene was located in that area.
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 Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.
