2 Men Shot During Disturbance At Jackson Plaza: Police

JACKSON, NJ — Two men were shot early Sunday during what police say was a disturbance during an event at the Jackson Crossing shopping plaza.

The men, a 20-year-old and a 44-year-old, were both taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, Jackson Capt. Steven Laskiewicz said. He did not say where either man was shot or whether they were life-threatening or not.

The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. at the plaza, at the corner of South Hope Chapel Road and East Veterans Highway. Laskiewicz said there was a disturbance at an event being held at the plaza before the shooting happened. There were no details immediately available about the event.

He said when additional information becomes available it will be released through the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

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