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UPDATE: Three Teens Struck by Gunfire in Hamilton Township

Hamilton Township (Atlantic)

Police in Hamilton Township are investigating an early morning shooting that injured three teens on Sunday morning.

According to a statement released by police, the incident happened at around 2 a.m. on East State Street.

Police say they responded to shots fired and arrived to find the victims struck by gunfire in front of a house at that location.

Officers found a 15-year-old girl suffering a gunshot wound to the face, a 16-year-old girl was shot in both legs, and a 19-year-old struck to the leg by bullets

EMS rushed the victims to Capital Health Medical Center where doctors treated their injuries police said.

Police are looking for a dark-colored vehicle that pulled up at the scene and began firing shots before the driver sped away from the scene.

The motive for the incident remains under investigation.

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