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Injuries Reported in Two Separate Shootings in Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Authorities in Elizabeth are investigating two separate shootings that caused injuries in the city this evening.

The most serious of the two incidents occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on the 800 block of Monroe Avenue where reports of shots fired sent police to the scene where officers found a victim struck in the head by gunfire.

The extent of the victim's injuries are unknown at this time.

In an earlier shooting incident, police were called to Trinitas Hospital after a male victim walked into the emergency department suffering a gunshot wound.

The victim told police that he was shot on the 500 block of East Jersey Street shortly before arriving to the hospital.

The 25-year-old victim's injuries were not reported as life threatening.

The motive for both shootings are under investigation.

UPDATE: The shooting reportedly involves a police officer's family member. No injuries to the officer or the relative.