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Elizabeth Shooting That Injured One Under Investigation

Elizabeth

There were non-life threatening injuries reported for the victim of a shooting that happened on an Elizabeth street overnight.

Police responded to reports of shots fired that rang out in the vicinity of Court and South Park street shortly after 9 p.m. where units arrived at the scene to find one person suffering a gunshot wound at that location.

According to police, the victim - only described as a white male - was reportedly approached by four black males, one of which fired a handgun at the victim as he fled.

Authorities said the victim was transported to University Hospital where doctors treated the victim for a knee injury.

The motive behind the shooting is under investigation by the Elizabeth Police Department.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Ray Smith at ‪908-558-2017.‬

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