PATERSON — A 12-year-old girl was killed in a shooting, police said.

Genesis Rincon was riding a scooter with two friends Saturday night on Rosa Parks Boulevard near Warren Street when she was shot in the head, Paterson Police Detective Capt. Heriberto Rodriguez said in a press release.

The children were on their way to a family gathering. Rincon was immediately taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center for treatment, Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said Rincon is currently "considered brain dead." Her family is preparing to donate her organs.

"The family is hoping that while their daughter's life was ended so young, their daughter can help save other lives," Rodriguez said.

Police are investigating whether the incident was related to the shooting of a 26-year-old Saturday morning in the same area.

The department is offering a $2,000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to an arrest in the shooting. Anyone with information can call (973) 321-1120, (973) 321-1342 or (973) 523-TIPS and remain anonymous.

Police have deployed a mobile command center at the corner of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Warren Street to work on the investigation. Anyone with information can also talk to detectives there, Rodriguez said.