Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Bert Ribeiro announce
that at approximately 11:10 p.m. on March 7, 2023, members of the Paterson Police Department
were dispatched to 12th Avenue and Straight Street on report of shots fired. Upon arrival
members of the Paterson Police Department located a potential crime scene but no victims were
located. Shortly thereafter, a 38-year-old male Paterson, New Jersey resident and a 39-year-old
male Mount Holly, New Jersey resident arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in
Paterson, New Jersey via private vehicle seeking treatment for non-fatal gunshot wounds.
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.
