Crime & Safety
6-Year-Old, 2 Women Shot In North Jersey
Authorities have not announced any arrests at this time.
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A six-year-old child is among a trio of shooting victims after gunfire erupted in Passaic County this weekend.
On Sunday, around 9 p.m., police were called to a Passaic home on Sherman Street on reports of gunfire.
Authorities found a 27-year-old Wallington woman had been shot alongside a six-year-old child, officials said.
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Police also found a 20-year-old gunshot victim at the scene, authorities added.
All three victims were rushed to a nearby hospital and treated for nonfatal wounds.
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The investigation into the shooting is underway, and no arrests or additional details have been announced at this time.
Anyone who may have additional information on this incident is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office's tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.
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