Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman
announce that at approximately 12:33 a.m. on June 1, 2023, members of the Passaic Police
Department were in the area of Harrison Street between Hope Avenue and Lexington Avenue in
Passaic, New Jersey on patrol when a gunshot was heard. Subsequently, a handgun was found in
the backyard of a residence in the area and turned over to police.
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 at 973-365-3900.