Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge
Patrick Murray announce that at approximately 10:29 p.m. on January 16, 2025, members of the
Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of 10th Avenue and East 26th Street on a
report of a shooting. Police located a 43-year-old male victim from Paterson, New Jersey,
suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Saint Joseph’s University
Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. Police were able to locate a potential crime scene in the
area.
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.
