1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at vigil in Elizabeth, New Jersey
One person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting at a candlelight vigil in Elizabeth, New Jersey, according to officials. Authorities have identified two people of interest, but no arrests have been made.
The shooting happened at about 9:30 p.m. Monday at Elmwood Place and Irvington Avenue, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. Mayor Chris Bollwage said police received a report of shots fired at approximately 9:34 p.m. and multiple units arrived within two minutes.
Officers found five people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the four others are being treated at a hospital.
Witnesses told WABC that the gathering was a vigil for Jamile Robbins. The station reported that three victims were taken to University Hospital in Newark, including one who was shot in the chest and two who suffered gunshot wounds to their arms and legs.
Authorities found a gun on one of the victims, WABC reported, citing officials. No details have been released about who opened fire or what led to the shooting.
Bullets also struck several homes on Elmwood Place and a van, according to WABC. One bullet went through a home’s front porch window, and authorities processed dozens of shell casings across a crime scene spanning several blocks.
WABC reported that officials had identified two people of interest. Prosecutors confirmed that no arrests have been made and said the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information can contact the Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force at 908-578-8482 or Elizabeth police at 908-558-2036.
Anonymous tips can be submitted at 908-654-TIPS (8477). Union County Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an indictment and conviction.
