Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Bert Ribeiro announce
that at approximately 7:51 p.m. on March 14, 2023, members of the Paterson Police Department
were notified that a 28-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at St. Joseph’s University
Medical Center in Paterson seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound. Based on
preliminary information the victim was shot in the area of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Lyon Street
in Paterson, New Jersey. A potential crime scene was located in that 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 Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.
