Both were struck in the parking lot of the Banana King restaurant at 21st Avenue and Summer Street just after 4 a.m., authorities said.
The victims -- one 25, the other 27 -- were at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald said in a joint announcement.
Vadles asked that anyone who might have seen something or has information that could help solve the case contact her office's tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.
Or contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at (973) 321-1342.
Calls will be kept confidential, she said.
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