Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announce that at approximately 2:19 p.m. on May 10, 2023, members of the
Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Memorial Drive and Ellison Street on
report of shots fired. Upon arrival, members of the Paterson Police Department located a 29 year
old Paterson, New Jersey male suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. Aid was immediately
rendered by responding officers and the individual was transported to St. Joseph’s University
Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey for treatment.
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 Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.