Two people hurt, including 12-year-old grazed by bullet, in Paterson shooting
By Jonathan Greene
Published: August 20, 2022
Two people were hurt in a shooting on Rosa Parks Boulevard early Saturday morning, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
The victims, 18 and 12 years old, were struck by gunfire on Rosa Parks Boulevard and Putnam Street at around 3 a.m.
Police said the 18-year-old man sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound. They said the 12-year-old was grazed by a stray bullet in a residence.
The 12-year-old was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said the 18-year-old was taken to St. Joseph’s Regional 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.