The attack took place on Park Avenue near East Side High School at the end of the school day around 3 p.m.
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Police responded to the scene and found a 14-year-old and 16-year-old boy outside the school.
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Both teens were taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center, where the 14-year-old was pronounced dead.
There's no information yet on a motive or any arrests.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.
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