Paterson man wounded in Essex Street shooting
By Jonathan Greene
Published: April 19, 2021
A city man was wounded in a shooting on Essex Street on Sunday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
The victim, 19-year-old, was struck by gunfire at around 9:35 p.m. in the area of Essex and Straight streets. He arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Police continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.