Over 20 People Injured After Shooting At NJ Art Festival

Over 20 people were injured after a shooting at an all night art event in New Jersey. Thankfully, the only person dead at this point is the suspect. Authorities suspect the violence was triggered by a “neighborhood beef.”

Their words, not mine.

Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri said at a news conference that a total of 22 people were injured in the shooting, 17 of whom were treated for gunshot wounds at nearby hospitals. A second suspect is in custody.

Four of the victims are in critical condition, including a 13-year-old boy. He’s said to be in “extremely critical condition.”

“It’s a massive crime scene,” Onofri said.

Two suspects opened fire shortly before 2:45 a.m. at the 24-hour Art All Night show in the Roebling Market section of the city, according to Onofri, who added that “neighborhood beef” is behind the shooting.

The event began Saturday afternoon and was scheduled to continue until Sunday afternoon and typically draws thousands of people. The festival showcases local art, music and food.

“This is truly a tragedy for Trenton,” Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson said.

BREAKING: ATF is actively assisting @TrentonPolice & @NJSP in a shooting in Trenton, N.J. For media inquiries, contact Mercer County's Prosecutors Office. pic.twitter.com/H5ZiqyIZN3

— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) June 17, 2018

Police have identified at least two suspects in the shooting. One, a 33-year-old man, was pronounced dead while the other was taken into police custody. Onofri said authorities “believe” the suspect who died was shot and killed by police. Trenton police at the scene told NJ.com that officers engaged with at least one gunman.

Authorities are now combing through the warehouse where the shooting took place as part of the investigation.

More details:

Onofri said that authorities are also investigating an attempted carjacking that took place in the area after the shooting. Three people were in a vehicle when a man came up and pointed a gun at them, the prosecutor said. Their vehicle sustained “some damage” during the confrontation, he added, without releasing further details.

A witness told The Trentonian he witnessed a fight break out before gunshots rang out, with several punches being thrown.

“I saw two punches and then heard several gunshots,” Franco Roberts said.

On my way to Galilee Baptist Church in Trenton.

Devastated by last night’s shooting at Art All Night Trenton. We must eradicate the scourge of gun violence from our communities.

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) June 17, 2018

Prayers for the victims.

h/t Fox News