Woman Injured in Shooting on Prospect and Market Streets in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ - A 43-year-old Paterson woman sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds on Sunday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi announced.

According to a statement, at approximately 9:57 p.m. on July 21, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to the area of Prospect Street and Market Street in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim who had sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds. She was promptly transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment.

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Police were able to identify a potential crime scene in the vicinity. Authorities are currently conducting an active and ongoing investigation into the incident.

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

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