The shooting occurred around 8:40 p.m. in the 300 block of 12th Avenue, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Deputy Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora said in a joint release.
They didn't say whether they had a suspect.
They asked that anyone who saw something or has information that could help investigators call the prosecutor's tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org. Or call Paterson police detectives: (943) 321-1120.
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