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2 hurt in separate Paterson shootings, police say

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Two separate shootings in Paterson on Saturday left a teenager and a young man wounded, authorities said.

The first incident occurred at about 4:37 p.m. at Halpine and North 2nd streets. Police found a 14-year-old with a gunshot wound. The juvenile was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment.

Hours later, at around 8:21 p.m., officers responded to another shooting at Belmont Avenue and North 8th Street. There, they found a 25-year-old man also suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center.

In both cases, police located potential crime scenes and are conducting investigations, which are ongoing.

Police urges anyone with information to come forward. Contact the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342.

  • John

    With Millions and Millions more of funding for Paterson Police this Attorney General has been a disaster in Paterson. What's next?

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