A teenager was wounded in a shooting on Christmas Day in Paterson, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
The victim, 19-year-old, was struck by gunfire on Market and Carroll streets at around 2:57 p.m. on Friday.
Police arrived at the scene on report of a shooting in the area, but could not locate a victim. A crime scene was found in the area.
The victim arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment, police were told. He sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds, police said.
The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.