By: Richard L. Smith
Middlesex County law enforcement is actively investigating a violent shooting incident that occurred overnight in Piscataway.
The episode happened just before midnight in the vicinity of West 4th Street and Rock Avenue, where gunfire erupted, causing residents to dial 911.
Upon their arrival, police officers discovered a male victim inside a car, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Immediate medical attention was provided to the injured individual while police cordoned off the area for a detailed search of evidence and potential additional victims.
Authorities reported that the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, last seen heading towards Plainfield.
The motive behind this shooting remains unclear and is a subject of ongoing investigation.