18-year-old killed in shooting marks Paterson's 4th homicide of 2026
By Joe Malinconico
Published on March 12, 2026.
An 18-year-old man was shot dead in Paterson's 4th Ward, marking the city's fourth homicide of the year and second fatal shooting in 2026. The shooting occurred on Godwin Avenue, a street where the violent 4K gang operates. No one was injured in the incident. Police are investigating whether the same gunmen were involved in both incidents.
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