Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announce that at approximately 7:50 p.m. on June 2, 2024, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Butler Street and Sassafras Street on report of a shooting. Upon arrival members of the Paterson Police Department were able to locate a potential crime scene in the area. While on scene, Paterson Police were advised that a 21-year-old male from Paterson, New Jersey was transported to transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
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.