Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announce that on March 12, 2024, at approximately 11:53 p.m., officers
from the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Watson Street and North
Bridge Street in response to a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, officers located two
victims who were both transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. The first victim, a
43-year-old male from Paterson, sustained gunshot wounds to the neck and legs, and
subsequently succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second victim, a 38-
year-old male from Paterson, also sustained gunshot wounds to the neck and legs. He has been
admitted and is in stable condition.
This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when 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 Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.
