A city man was injured in a broad daylight shooting on Paterson Avenue in Paterson on Monday afternoon, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
The victim, 23-year-old, was struck by gunfire on Paterson Avenue between James Street and Union Avenue at around 1 p.m., authorities said. Police responded to report of a shooting in the area and located a crime scene.
Police located the victim suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. He was rushed to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.