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BREAKING: Two Victims Found Shot Near Bar in Linden

Linden

One of two victims suffered severe injuries in a Saturday morning shooting near a Union County bar. 

Linden and Roselle Police officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired near the Menga Lounge in the 1900 block of St. Georges Avenue around 2:12 a.m. 

When offices arrived, they found several shell casings and began the process of securing the scene. 

Police say two victims were located at the nearby 7-Eleven struck by gunfire. 

Linden

One of the injured suffered multiple gunshot wounds, while a female reportedly suffered a non-life-threatening graze injury to her arm. 

The pair were transported to the hospital for treatment while police stayed at the scene, attempting to identify a motive for the incident. Police have not confirmed if the situation originated at the bar at this time. 

No arrests have been reported. 

 

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