Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray announce that at approximately 11:56 p.m. on January 23, 2025, members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of Leigh Avenue and Dundee Avenue. Police located a 21-year-old male victim from Paterson, New Jersey, suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. Police were able to locate a potential crime scene in the 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 Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342.