Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announce that at approximately 3:26 a.m. on June 28, 2025, members of the Passaic Police Department responded to the area of Third Street and Essex Street in Passaic, New Jersey on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, responding officers were able to locate a potential crime scene. Shortly thereafter, Passaic Police Department responded to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center on a report that a 27-year-old male victim from Passaic, New Jersey was seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Passaic Police Department 973-365-3900.