Woman Killed, Man Injured in Paterson Park Shooting

A 21-year-old woman was killed and a 24-year-old man injured in a shooting at East Side Park in Paterson, New Jersey, on Tuesday evening. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 5:55 p.m., but the victims were not found at the scene; they later arrived at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where the woman was pronounced dead and the man was treated for his injuries. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims, and no suspects have been named. The pair, reportedly a couple, were inside a vehicle when someone outside opened fire, according to law enforcement sources. This incident marks the fifth homicide in Paterson this year, putting the city ahead of last year's pace for homicides, though overall shooting incidents are down. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau.