By: Jeff Sommes
Authorities in Elizabeth responded to a large disturbance early Sunday morning after multiple fights broke out near a lounge in the 200 block of North Broad Street.
According to preliminary reports, Elizabeth police were alerted to a large crowd and several fights in the area at approximately 1:10 a.m.
During the disturbance, there were unconfirmed reports of gunfire within the crowd, prompting a response from multiple law enforcement agencies assisting Elizabeth police.
Police reportedly located one person suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim’s condition has not been immediately confirmed.
The circumstances surrounding the reported shooting remain under investigation, and additional information from authorities is pending.