Crime & Safety
Shots Fired Near Home In Union County
No injuries were reported after gunfire struck a residence blocks from where officers responded, according to investigators.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Detectives in Linden are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday night and left a home damaged by gunfire, though no injuries were reported, according to authorities.
Police said officers responded around 11:40 p.m. on June 5 to a report of shots fired near a home on E. 12th Street in the area of South Wood Avenue.
According to initial information, unknown suspects fired multiple shots in the area. Authorities said a home oN Woodlawn Avenue, located several blocks away from the initial location, was struck by gunfire.
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No injuries were reported in the incident.
Investigators said they do not believe the shooting was a random act of violence, and at this time there is no known threat to the general public.
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The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Dan Hemenway at 908-474-8532 or dhemenway@lpdnj.org, or Det. Rich Isidoro at 908-474-8556 or risidoro@lpdnj.org.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to crimetips@lpdnj.org.
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