PATERSON - One person is dead and five others were injured after an early morning shooting Sunday at a city nightclub, officials said.

The shooting was reported around 5:30 a.m. at an unidentified club at 86 Main St., Police Director Jerry Speziale said.

Police found multiple people shot in the parking lot and inside the club. Officers administered first aid, and four people were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center. Two people arrived at the hospital on their own, Speziale said.

One person was pronounced dead at the hospital, but police are waiting to notify next of kin before releasing their identity.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.

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