Paterson man charged with attempted murder for Straight Street shooting
By Jonathan Greene
Published: August 17, 2019
A city man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for his alleged role in a shooting on Straight Street.
Franklyn Perdomo, 22-year-old, was arrested on Hamilton Street on Friday, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. He is charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a handgun, and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose.
An investigation determined Perdomo allegedly shot the 26-year-old city man on Straight Street on July 9, 2019. The victim suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound and was taken to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Perdomo faces a maximum of 20 years in prison for the attempted murder charge. Prosecutors will file a motion for pretrial detention, authorities said.