Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray announce that at approximately 9:00 p.m. on April 4, 2025, members of the Paterson Police Department responded to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey on a report of a shooting. Police were able to locate a 29-year-old male victim from Paterson suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. The victim arrived at the hospital via private vehicle. Police were able to determine a shooting took place in the area of Van Houten Street and Straight Street. 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.