Paterson man in critical condition after being shot on 12th Avenue
By Jonathan Greene
Published: October 23, 2020
A city man is in critical condition after getting shot on 12th Avenue early Friday morning, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
The victim, 33-year-old, was wounded on 12th Avenue and East 23rd Street at around 12:54 a.m. He was located at the scene suffering from the gunshot wound. Police rushed him to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment.
Police said the victim is currently in critical condition.
Four hours earlier, a 27-year-old city man was shot on Belle Avenue and Hopper Street. His injuries are non-fatal, authorities said.
Both incidents are under investigation. Anyone with information should call the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342