The more seriously injured victim was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center after Thursday's 2:41 p.m. shooting at the intersection of Monroe Street and Myrtle Avenue near No. 11 School.
He was in critical condition, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman said in a joint announcement.
The second victim, 24, arrived at St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic via private vehicle and was transferred to St. Joe's in stable condition, they said.
They didn't say whether any suspects were arrested or identified.
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