Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge
Isa Abbassi announce that at approximately 2:17 a.m. on March 18, 2024, members of the Paterson
Police Department were dispatched to the area of 20th Avenue and East 33rd Street in Paterson,
New Jersey on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival members of the Paterson Police Department
located two victims, a 27-year-old male Paterson resident and a 43-year-old male Paterson
resident. Both victims were transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson,
New Jersey for treatment for non-fatal gunshot wounds. Police were able to locate a potential crime
scene.
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 Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342.
