Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman
announce that on October 28, 2023, at approximately 3:16 a.m., Passaic Police Officers
responded to the area of Harrison Street and Hope Avenue in Passaic on a reported shooting.
Officers located two victims with gunshot wounds. The first victim, a 25-year-old male from
Passaic, was pronounced deceased on scene. The second victim, a 17-year-old male from
Passaic, was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center where he is currently in
critical 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 Passaic Police Department at 973-365-3900.
