PATERSON, N.J. (WCBS 880) – A 15-year-old girl was killed, and four men wounded, in a shooting in Paterson on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Gunfire erupted around 10:20 p.m. near Madison and Essex streets, according to Paterson police and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the 15-year-old lying in front of 36 Essex St. with a gunshot wound to her head.
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. She has only been identified as a resident of North Haledon.
Four men—ages 32, 29, 26 and 21—also suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in the shooting.
The men, all residents of Paterson, were hospitalized at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center.
Authorities haven’t released a potential motive for the shooting or said who they believe the target was.
No arrests have been reported Thursday amid an ongoing investigation.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org, or to contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.
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