Paterson man arrested in East 24th Street shooting

August 15, 2020

A city man has been arrested and charged for his alleged role in a shooting on East 24^th Street, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Alexander Nieves, 23-year-old, was arrested on Friday at around 11:38 p.m. on East 22^nd Street. He has been charged with attempted murder, unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to have weapons.

On July 18, Nieves allegedly shot a 25-year-old man on East 24^th Street and 14^th Avenue. The victim suffered non-fatal injuries.

Nieves faces a maximum of 20 years on the attempted murder charge alone.

Paterson Resident

Time given is not enough to deter these trigger happy thugs in Paterson.
Canwereason Logic

Another domestic terrorist is running around, killing people, and representing a block of the street he does not own. The young terrorist has decided to shoot up Paterson and destroy the community, and some individuals will still see him as a victim.

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