Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announce that at approximately 11:48 p.m. on August 15, 2024, members of the Passaic Police Department responded to the area of Monroe Street and Grove Street in Passaic, New Jersey upon a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, responding officers were able to locate a potential crime scene, but not a victim. Police were subsequently notified that the victim, a juvenile from Passaic was transported to the Westside Firehouse, and subsequently 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 Passaic Police Department 973-365-3900.