Joe Malinconico

Paterson Press

PATERSON — Getting shot was just the start of Shakeem Sanders’ trouble over the weekend.

The subsequent police investigation into the shooting resulted in authorities filing charges against the 23-year-old Paterson man for allegedly violating the governor’s coronavirus emergency orders, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.

Authorities say the shooting took place at Sanders’ recording studio at a warehouse on Grand Street, which they say was operating in violation of the shutdown order for nonessential businesses.

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Two other Paterson men, ages 22 and 27, suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds in the incident, which happened Saturday at 12:28 a.m., authorities said. The other victims’ names have not been made public.

Authorities have not revealed the circumstances of the shooting. As of Tuesday morning, police had not announced the arrest of any suspected shooters.

The Attorney General’s Office said violations of the COVID-19 emergency orders constitute a disorderly persons offense and carry a potential sentence of up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. In some instances, violators may be charged with indictable crimes, authorities said.