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Carjacker Fires Shot at Victim in Elizabeth; Bullets Strike House

Elizabeth New Jersey

A violent carjacking that happened overnight in the city has authorities investigating. 

Police responded to reports of a carjacking with shots fired that occurred in the 900 block of Olive Street shortly before 11 p.m. Upon arrival to the scene, police began a search for several suspects that pointed a weapon at the victim, taking a beige Cadillac with a reported NJ license plate number "M48-CZF".  

After the victim reportedly handed over the vehicle, the suspect blasted a single round of gunfire in the direction of the victim, striking a house in the area. 

The suspects then fled the scene at a high rate of speed in the carjacked vehicle, colliding with a parked car. The vehicle should have front end damage. 

There were no injuries reported. 

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