Crime & Safety
Gunshots Fired In Belleville, Bullet Strikes Nearby Home: Police
Someone fired gunshots in Belleville, with at least one bullet striking a nearby apartment, authorities said.
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Someone fired gunshots in Belleville on Monday night, with at least one bullet striking a nearby home, authorities said.
According to the Belleville Police Department, officers responded to the 100-block of Branch Brook Drive around 8:50 p.m. after getting a report about gunfire in the area. The officers found several spent shell casings in the street and sidewalk.
“At least one apartment was also struck by a projectile,” a police spokesperson noted.
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No injuries were reported, authorities said.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant video surveillance footage can contact the Belleville Police Department, authorities said.
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