PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — Two people ended up in the hospital overnight in Paterson after a shooting, police said.
On Monday, around 10:15 p.m., police were called to Madison and Essex streets on reports of shots fired.
Authorities found two gunshot victims: one 33-year-old man and one 60-year-old man.
Both victims were taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities were able to establish a crime scene, and an investigation is underway. No arrests have been announced as of Tuesday morning.
Monday night’s shooting follows a separate shooting in Passaic County just two days before.
On Saturday, around 6:30 p.m., police were called to Harrison and Spruce streets in the city of Passaic on reports of a shooting.
Authorities did not find any victims, but were able to establish a crime scene.
Anyone with information on either shooting is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.
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