A 41-year-old man from Paterson was shot and killed early Saturday morning, police said.

Officers responded to the area of Auburn and Ellison streets at approximately 2:47 a.m. after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found the man lying face down with gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.