A 39-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot early Saturday morning in Paterson, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.

Police responded to the area of Elm Street and Mill Street around 4 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, following a report of a shooting victim.

Officers found the man suffering from a gunshot wound and located a crime scene, authorities said.

The victim was taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson for treatment. Authorities did not provide information about his condition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office at 877-370-7276 or the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342.