Paterson Shootout Leaves 1 Critical, Another Wounded, Police Say

A Paterson shootout left two men wounded, one with critical injuries, late Saturday, Oct. 5 , authorities said.

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10/06/2024 4:09 p.m.

The 33-year-old man and 28-year-old man, both of Paterson, exchanged gunfire near Straight Avenue and Park Place around 11:15 p.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi said.

The first man, 33, was struck in the head and throughout his torso while the second man suffered non-life-threatening wounds. Both were transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. The first male was currently listed as being in critical condition. The second male was listed as being in stable condition.

This investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes available.

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