Crime & Safety
Passaic Co. Woman Fatally Shoots Partner, Takes Her Own Life: Prosecutor
Police responded to a Paterson home for a report of a shooting.
PATERSON, NJ — Authorities found two bodies Monday in a Paterson home in what they believe to be a murder-suicide. Investigation revealed that Chacquese Barnes fatally shot her significant other before taking her own life, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.
Subscribe to Patch for local news updates to your inbox. (It's free): https://patch.com/subscribe
The investigation remains active, but officials aren't seeking any suspects and there is no danger to the public.
Find out what's happening in Waynefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Paterson police responded at about 7:45 a.m. Monday for a report of a shooting at 162 Redwood Ave. They found two deceased: Barnes, 33, and 34-year-old Julius McCutcheon— both of Paterson.
The prosecutor's office said it would release more information when it becomes available.
Find out what's happening in Waynefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Anyone with additional information about the incident can contact the prosecutor's office's tips line at at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org, or contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
