Officers responding to a 12:25 a.m. call at 12th Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard on Saturday found the victim in the home, Police Director Jerry Speziale said.
He was taken to Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, the director said.
Speziale asked that anyone with information that could help the investigation contact Detective Francisco Brito or Detective Salvatore Marotta of the Ceasefire Unit at (973) 322-1342.
Information can also be forwarded anonymously by accessing: patersonpd.com.
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