Two shot in atlantic city, one in critical condition
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Two shot in Atlantic City, one in critical condition

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Two men were shot in Atlantic City on Tuesday and one of those victims is listed in critical condition at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.

On February 1, 2022 at 10:36 PM, patrol officers responded to the 500 block of north Indiana Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Patrol officers arrived in the area and located evidence of gunfire, but a victim could not be found. Moments later, officers were alerted that a shooting victim, 28 of Vineland NJ, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Shortly after, a second shooting victim, 27 of Atlantic City, was located suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where he is listed in critical condition.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766. Information can be text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.

Charlie Dwyer

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