A man from the Bronx was injured in a shooting in Paterson early Wednesday morning.
The victim, 19-year-old, was struck by gunfire on 1st Avenue and East 19th Street at around 2:51 a.m.
Police arrived at the scene, but did not find the victim. He had arrived at St. Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic City seeking treatment for multiple non-fatal gunshot wounds.
He was transferred to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson for further medical care.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.