A city man was wounded in a shooting on 8^th Avenue on Thursday afternoon, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.

The victim, 28-year-old, was struck by gunfire on 8^th Avenue and East 17^th Street at around 1:56 p.m.

He sustained a non-fatal gunshot injury. He was taken to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment.

Police continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.