Paterson Man Shot Dead, Companion Wounded

One man was shot and killed and another wounded on a Paterson street Tuesday night, authorities said.

04/14/2020 10:56 p.m.

Tamir Blackwood, 27, was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center shortly after the shooting outside 675 East 25 St. near 14th Avenue shortly after 8 p.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora said in a news release.

Jessy Camilo, 26, remained hospitalized in stable condition, they added.

Responders said he arrived at St. Joe's in a private vehicle.

Valdes and Baycora didn't say whether there'd been any arrests or suspects identified -- only that "this investigation is active and ongoing" and "more information will be released when it becomes available."

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