Quantcast
19-year-old Paterson man shot in the hand in Belmont Avenue shooting | Paterson Times

19-year-old Paterson man shot in the hand in Belmont Avenue shooting

paterson-police-2014

A 19-year-old city man was wounded in the hand on Belmont Avenue early Thursday evening, according to police.

Police said the victim was walking on Belmont Avenue after coming out of an area business. He was on Belmont close to North 8th Street at about 8:20 p.m. when at least one armed suspect began firing a weapon close to the intersection striking the victim in the hand, said police.

Police said the 19-year-old is in stable condition at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. He was taken to the hospital after officers responding to gunfire in the area located him with a gunshot wound.

The shooting is being investigated by the Ceasefire Unit. Anyone with information is being asked to contact detectives Rolando Polio or Michael Boone of the Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342. Send information without revealing your identity by going to PatersonPD.com.

Top