🚨 EAST ORANGE MAN SHOT IN PATERSON, POLICE INVESTIGATING 🚨
Paterson Police Department officers are investigating a Saturday morning shooting that left a 34-year-old East Orange man injured. The victim arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle, and detectives have identified a potential crime scene near McBride Avenue and Mill Street.
PATERSON, NJ — A 34-year-old East Orange man was hospitalized early Saturday morning after suffering a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in Paterson, authorities said.
Members of the Paterson Police Department responded to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center at approximately 2:07 a.m. on August 8 after receiving a report that a shooting victim had arrived at the hospital.
According to investigators, the victim arrived at the medical center in a private vehicle seeking treatment for his injuries.
🔎 Following a preliminary investigation, detectives identified a potential crime scene in the area of McBride Avenue and Mill Street in Paterson.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including what led to the gunfire and the identity of any potential suspect, remain under investigation.
Authorities have not released additional information about the victim.
📲 Garden State News Network will continue monitoring the investigation and provide updates as more information becomes available.