The police are investigating three separate shootings that occurred in Paterson on Saturday, leaving four individuals injured.

At approximately 11:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 21st Avenue and East 33rd Street following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police found a 26-year-old male from Paterson suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound. The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. Shortly after, police were informed that a 23-year-old male from Paterson had also arrived at the same hospital via private vehicle, seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound. A potential crime scene was located by investigators.

Earlier that evening, at around 9:33 p.m., officers responded to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where they encountered a juvenile victim from Paterson who had been shot. Police determined that the shooting took place near the intersection of River Street and Lyon Street.

The first incident occurred at approximately 7:12 p.m., when police were called to the area of Park Avenue and Carroll Street on a report of a shooting. Officers found a 26-year-old male from Paterson with a non-fatal gunshot wound. He was also transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. Police identified a potential crime scene at the location.

All four victims are receiving treatment, and the investigations into these shootings are ongoing.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342.