ELIZABETH, NJ — One person is dead, and four others are injured following a mass shooting at a candlelight vigil in Elizabeth on Monday night, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
At around 9:30 p.m., Elizabeth Police went to the intersection of Elmwood Place and Irvington Avenue, in response to a report of a shooting.
Officers found five victims, one of whom was subsequently pronounced dead, said authorities.
The four other victims are being treated for their injuries at a local hospital.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
While no arrests have been made at this time, the UCPO encourages the community to remain vigilant and report any information to UCPO Homicide Task Force Detective William Hannon at 908-578-8482, Sergeant Nicholas Veltre at 908-347-7330, or Elizabeth Police Department Detective Daniel Mooney at 908-558-2036.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at uctip.org.
Tips that result in an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.
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