Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announce that at approximately 4:51 p.m. on November 17, 2024, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of North 10th Street and Belmont Avenue on a report of a shooting. Police were able to locate a 35-year-old male victim from Paterson, N.J. suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. Police were able to locate a potential crime scene.
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.