Shooting Under Investigation In Galloway: Police

GALLOWAY, NJ — Police are investigating a shooting in Galloway Sunday night that left two injured.

On March 31, Galloway police got a call from Atlantic City police that two people with gunshot wounds were being treated at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Division and that the shooting had happened in Galloway.

Galloway police went to the hospital and learned that the shooting had taken place near the Hoon King Chinese Restaurant on the 200 block of Collins Road, police said.

According to initial investigation, a dispute between two groups happened near the restaurant at about 8:30 p.m., police said.

During the fight, a handgun was brandished and several shots were fired, police said. Two people, a 16-year-old and 17-year-old, both boys from Pleasantville, were injured, police said. The injuries are not life-threatening, according to police.

Police believe that the shooting is related to a specific incident between the two groups and said that there is no current danger to the public.

As police continue to investigate, they ask that anyone with information related to the shooting contacts the Galloway Township Police Department Detective Bureau at 609-652-3705 extension 344. You can also contact Crime Stoppers of Atlantic County www.crimestoppersatlantic.com at 609-652-1234 or anonymously text your tip to 274637(CRIMES).