Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge
Isa Abbassi announce that at approximately 5:26 p.m. on July 22, 2024, members of the Paterson
Police Department were dispatched to the area of 12th Avenue and Straight Street on a report of a
shooting. Paterson Police located a 35-year-old male from Paterson, New Jersey who suffered nonfatal gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for
treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound. Members of the Paterson Police Department 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.
