Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge
Isa Abbassi announce that at approximately 8:44 p.m. on October 30, 2024, members of the
Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of East 37th Street and 11th Avenue on a
report of a shooting. Police were able to locate a 15-year-old victim suffering from a non-fatal
gunshot wound. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for
treatment. 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.
