Crime & Safety

NJ Man Shot Several Times In Broad Daylight, Officials Say

The man was rushed to a nearby hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, officials said.

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A man was shot several times in broad daylight in Passaic County this weekend, according to authorities.

On Sunday, just after 11 a.m., police were called to Hamilton Avenue and Carroll Street in Paterson on reports of a shooting victim.

Police discovered a 28-year-old Paterson man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to authorities.

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The man was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. His condition was unclear as of Monday morning.

Investigators were able to identify and establish a crime scene, though no arrests have been announced yet.

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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office at 1-877-370-PCPO or the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342.

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