A night where residents bonded with Elizabeth's finest and officials from around the city and county for National Night Out the event was disrupted after gunfire erupted about a block away.
Police already patrolling the 600 block of Westminster Avenue were called to the 500 block after they heard gunshots.
Units arriving at the scene blocked the area with yellow tape after they found evidence of a shooting.
A thorough search of the area for victims or suspects came back negative, however police did find a vehicle reportedly damaged by gunfire, according to preliminary reports.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.