Detectives are investigating a late-night shooting in Linden after multiple rounds were fired toward a residence and a second home blocks away was struck by gunfire.
Linden, NJ – Linden police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday night after reports of gunfire near East 12th Street and South Wood Avenue. Officers responded to the area at approximately 11:40 p.m. and discovered evidence that multiple shots had been fired.
According to preliminary information released by the Linden Police Department, unknown suspects fired several rounds at a home on East 12th Street. Authorities said a second residence in the 1200 block of Woodlawn Avenue, located several blocks away, was also struck by gunfire.
Key Points
• Police responded to reports of shots fired near East 12th Street and South Wood Avenue.
• A second home on Woodlawn Avenue was struck by gunfire several blocks away.
• No injuries were reported, and detectives believe the shooting was not random.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and investigators have not released details regarding the number of suspects involved or a possible motive.
Detectives say incident was targeted
Authorities said detectives do not believe the shooting was a random act of violence. Police also stated there is currently no known threat to the general public as the investigation continues.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances that led to the gunfire and whether the targeted residence had any connection to the suspects.
Police seeking information
The shooting remains under active investigation by Linden Police detectives. Officials are asking anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Dan Hemenway at (908) 474-8532 or Detective Rich Isidoro at (908) 474-8556. Tips may also be submitted by email to the Linden Police Department’s investigative division.
No arrests have been announced as of Saturday, and the investigation remains ongoing.