Paterson Man Faces Lengthy Sentence for July Shooting That Left Two Injured

PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man faces a lengthy prison sentence following his arrest in connection with the July 3 shooting that left two people with non-fatal gunshot wounds.

According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi,  Daeron L. Jones, 36, is charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, and Certain Persons not to Possess a Weapon.

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As previously reported, at approximately 4:07 p.m. on the day of the incident, members of the Paterson Police Department were  dispatched to the area of Broadway and Main Street on a report of a shooting. While on scene, responding officers located a 56-year-old female victim from Clifton, and a 35-year-old male victim from Paterson. The victims were transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment. Members of the Paterson Police Department were able to locate a potential crime scene.

The subsequent investigation revealed that Jones, who was arrested at approximately noon on Tuesday by the Paterson Police Department Warrant Squad, was responsible for the shooting.

The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or to contact the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342.

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