Police are on the scene of a shooting with two victims injured at a location in Linden.
According to preliminary information, police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the area of 1701 West Edgar Avenue at approximately 9:45 a.m.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found both victims suffering gunshot wounds in head and face.
EMS were requested in a rush for severe injuries.
There is a crime scene established and an investigation currently underway.
One person has reportedly been detained after a pursuit in Elizabeth.
Avoid the area for the investigation.
**LPD UPDATE: **
At approximately 9:50 a.m. this morning, Sunday, September 27, Officers responded to Route 1 at the intersection of Avenue C on reports of a shooting.
Officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds inside of a vehicle stopped in the northbound lanes. Both victims were treated on scene by Linden Fire Department personnel and transported to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries.
A suspect was arrested minutes later on Route 1 in Elizabeth.
This remains a very active investigation; Route 1 northbound remains closed at Avenue C. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Det. Juan Velarde at (908) 474-8552 or email at jvelarde@lpdnj.org.