3 hurt in Paterson shooting on Union Avenue
By Jonathan Greene
Published: September 3, 2023
Three men were wounded in a shooting on Union Avenue early Sunday morning.
Police said shots rang out at around 2:30 a.m. on Union Avenue and Jasper Street. A 33-year-old Paterson man, a 28-year-old Elmwood Park man, and a 29-year-old Paterson man were struck by gunfire.
Police found the 28-year-old and the 33-year-old victims suffering from gun shot injuries at the scene. Both men were taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. The 29-year-old arrived at the hospital via private vehicle seeking treatment for gunshot wounds.
Authorities said the shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.