Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman
announce that at approximately 11:48 p.m. on August 15, 2024, members of the Passaic Police
Department responded to the area of Monroe Street and Grove Street in Passaic, New Jersey
upon a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, responding officers were able to locate a potential
crime scene, but not a victim. Police were subsequently notified that the victim, a juvenile from
Passaic was transported to the Westside Firehouse, and subsequently 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 Passaic Police Department 973-365-3900.
