Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announce that on October 5, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m., the Paterson
Police Department received information that two males, the first male, a 33-years-old from
Paterson, and the second male, a 28-years-old from Paterson, were involved in a shoot-out in the
area of Straight Street and Park Avenue. The first male was struck in the head and throughout his
torso while the second male received non-life-threatening wounds. Both males were transported
to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. The first male was currently listed as
being in critical condition. The second male was listed as being 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.
