Englewood Police Investigate Early-Morning Shooting

ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at the Elks Ideal Lodge early Saturday morning.

Police responded to the lodge, at 17 Bennett Road, at 12:08 a.m. on a report of gunshots being fired, said Detective Capt. Timothy Torell.

Police found ballistic evidence that showed a firearm was discharged, but no victims were found, Torell said.

A minor motor vehicle crash occurred when someone tried leaving the parking lot after hearing a gunshot, Torell said.

Police are investigating and trying to recover area surveillance video footage. Police are looking for any witnesses who may have seen what had happened, Torell said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Englewood Police Detective Bureau at 201-568-4875. Information can be provided anonymously.

The local CrimeStoppers group is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that assists police with their investigation. CrimeStoppers can be contacted at 1-844-466-6789. Tips can also be made online at www.bergencrimestoppers.org orat facebook.com/tricommunitycrimestoppers.

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