Paterson police investigating early morning shooting

Shooting on 1st Avenue in Paterson. Photo provided to the media by Paterson Police.
Shooting on 1st Avenue in Paterson. Photo provided to the media by Paterson Police.

PATERSON, NJ – Gunfire cracked the morning silence in Paterson as police responded to a shots fired call at the intersection of Route 20 and 1st Avenue. Police were called to the area at around 4:30 am Wednesday morning. Police are asking the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

At this time, police have not released any information regarding victims or suspects in this breaking news incident.