After a tragic fatal shooting claimed the life of a 15-year-old Paterson basketball star, law enforcement officials have identified the man whom they believe is responsible. 20-year-old Gregory Oliver is now facing charges for murder (homicide), attempted murder, and weapons offenses, which may entail a life-long prison sentence if he is ultimately found guilty. 15-year-old… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Homicide, Assault & Threat Crimes
Wounded man points cops to his killer, Paterson police say
In Paterson a woman is charged with the murder in the stabbing death of her boyfriend after the wounded man told police she attacked him, authorities said Wednesday. Police and emergency medical crews were called to a stabbing and found Johnny Holley, 56, around 10:30 p.m. Saturday bleeding on the sidewalk outside the Market Street… Continue Reading
Paterson man wanted on attempted murder charge in shooting, police say
Paterson Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man accused of shooting another city resident in the back.Paterson Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man accused of shooting another city resident in the back. Daquonne Mason, 21, was charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses in the Feb.… Continue Reading
Man shot and seriously wounded in Paterson
On Tuesday night around 8pm in Paterson a man was shot in the chest while sitting on his porch at an E. 19th Street home. The man apparently ran past the home and fired, Police Director Jerry Speziale stated in a report found on NJ.com. The victim was in serious condition at St. Joseph’s Regional… Continue Reading
Youth, 17, fired weapon at 3 other teens in Clifton, report says
A report found on NorthJersey.com stated that in Clifton a 17 year old Passaic resident is facing attempted murder charges after police said he shot at three other teens on Clifton Ave, Monday. The teens were standing near Arthur Street around 3 p.m. when a car with three Passaic youths approached and an argument broke… Continue Reading
