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PATERSON, NEW JERSEY, USA: 27-Year-Old Man Shot Dead Near Butler and Sparrow Streets — Killer Hunted

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at about 4:58 p.m., Paterson police were dispatched to the area of Butler Street and Sparrow Street on a reported shooting. The victim, a 27-year-old Paterson man, had been shot in the chest and was taken to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center in a private vehicle, where he was pronounced dead. Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-in-Charge Patrick Murray announced the shooting jointly. The victim has not been publicly named, no suspect has been released, and no arrest has been announced; the investigation is active and police are asking for tips. A viral social-media claim of an arrest in the case has not been confirmed by police.

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Date
October 21, 2026
Location
Paterson, New Jersey
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SUSPECT ARRESTED

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Edwin Betancur, 28, charged with murder. Photo: Passaic County Prosecutor's Office via News 12 New Jersey

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  1. NEW SUSPECT ARRESTED

    Update #3 — Arrest made — victim named

    The victim has been identified as Joshua Fernandez, 27. Edwin Betancur, 28, of Paterson, was arrested on October 24 and charged with first-degree murder and two weapons counts. Prosecutors are seeking to keep him in detention before trial. We are following this case and will update it again as soon as new information comes.
  2. CORRECTION What changed: Title now includes the state and USA

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    Update #2 — Correction: Title now includes the state and USA

    Correction: Title now includes the state and USA

    Title now includes the state and USA

  3. CHARGED

    Update #1 — Suspect Charged With Murder

    The victim has been identified as Joshua Fernandez, 27, of Paterson. Edwin Betancur, 28, of Paterson, was arrested without incident on Oct. 24 and charged with first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office said. Prosecutors will seek pretrial detention; a hearing date has not been set.

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