ELIZABETH, New Jersey (WABC) — One person was killed and up to four others were injured when gunfire erupted during a vigil in Elizabeth on Monday night, according to officials.
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. near Irvington Avenue and Oakwood Place, where witnesses said a large gathering had assembled for a vigil.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said three victims were transported to University Hospital in Newark, including one person who was shot in the chest and two others who suffered gunshot wounds to the arms and legs.
Investigators said a gun was discovered on one of the victims.
Witnesses described hearing a barrage of gunfire.
Anthony Carlo has the breaking details from Elizabeth, New Jersey.
“A lot of shots were fired,” one witness said. Witnesses also reported seeing numerous orange evidence markers on the ground, with one estimating there were “upwards of 20” at the scene.
Officials said a red sedan was seen fleeing westbound on Morris Avenue after the shooting. About an hour later, a red sedan was found burning on Hobson Street in Newark. Investigators are trying to determine whether the vehicle is connected to the shooting.
Dozens of shell casings were being processed at a crime scene that stretched for several blocks, according to officials.
Officials said two people of interest have been identified but so far no arrests have been made.
Elizabeth Police referred inquiries about the case to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office
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