Paterson man charged with murder in deadly shooting of 27-year-old man
Prosecutors say the victim was shot in the chest near Butler and Sparrow streets Wednesday afternoon.
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A 28-year-old Paterson man has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of another man in the city Wednesday afternoon, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.
Edwin Betancur was arrested Saturday and charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Police responded to a reported shooting near Butler and Sparrow streets around 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Authorities said the victim, Joshua Fernandez, 27, of Paterson, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center in a private vehicle. He was later pronounced dead.
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Investigators identified Betancur as the alleged shooter, prosecutors said.
Betancur was arrested without incident. Prosecutors said they plan to seek his pretrial detention, with a hearing date to be determined.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.
