Paterson police respond to stabbing at football party

Paterson

By: Richard L. Smith

A late-night gathering in Paterson escalated into violence when a physical altercation led to a stabbing.The incident occurred shortly before 1 a.m. in the 400 block of 21st Avenue during a party celebrating the Argentina-Colombia soccer game.

Paterson Police quickly arrived on the scene to break up the disturbances among a group of people attending the event.

One person was treated for a stab wound to the neck, but details on their current condition are not yet available.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing as authorities attempt to determine the motive for the violence.

Paterson Police continue to gather information and ask anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.