Arrest Made in Connection with July 9, 2025 Paterson Shooting

Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Patrick Murray announce that based upon an investigation by the Paterson Police Department Shooting Investigation Unit, Keime Porter, 26 years-old, from Paterson, New Jersey, was arrested on July 19, 2025, in connection to the shooting that took place on July 9, 2025, in the area of 12th Avenue and Madison Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey. Mr. Porter is charged with Attempted Murder, first degree, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, second degree, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, second degree, and Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon, second degree.

At approximately 7:46 p.m. on July 9, 2025, members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of 12th Avenue and Madison Avenue on a report of a shooting. While on scene, police located a 55-year-old male victim from Paterson, New Jersey. He was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment for non-fatal gunshot wounds. Police were able to locate a potential crime scene in the area.

The subsequent investigation revealed that Mr. Porter was responsible for the shooting. On July 19, 2025, Mr. Porter was arrested by the United States Marshals Service, the New Jersey State Police, and the Paterson Police Department without incident in the area of Gregory Avenue and Burgess Place, Clifton, New Jersey.

The sentencing exposure on First Degree Attempted Murder is 10-20 years New Jersey State Prison with 85% of that term to be served before parole eligibility pursuant to the No Early Release Act, five years parole supervision thereafter; on Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon it is 5-10 years New Jersey State Prison with 42 months to be served before parole eligibility; on Second Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose it is 5-10 years New Jersey State Prison with 42 months to be served before parole eligibility; and on Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon it is 5-10 years New Jersey State Prison with 5 years to be served before parole eligibility

The State has filed a motion for pretrial detention against Mr. Porter which will be scheduled before a Superior Court Judge. Criminal complaints are merely accusations. Despite these accusations, a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

These investigations remain active and ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available.

The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org, submit an anonymous tip via our website at https://pcponj.opsnetwork.org/tips or contact the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342.