Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge
Isa Abbassi announce that at approximately 7:50 p.m. on June 2, 2024, members of the Paterson
Police Department were dispatched to the area of Butler Street and Sassafras Street on report of a
shooting. Upon arrival members of the Paterson Police Department were able to locate a potential
crime scene in the area. While on scene, Paterson Police were advised that a 21-year-old male from
Paterson, New Jersey was transported to transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for
treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
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.
