HIGHLAND PARK, NJ – A 21-year-old woman was injured in a shooting incident at a large party in Highland Park on Friday night, police officials reported.
Authorities responded to a call reporting a disturbance in the 200 block of South 7th Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered the woman suffering from a gunshot wound in the street. Emergency services transported her to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
As of Monday, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing. Highland Park police, with assistance from neighboring Edison officers, secured the scene following the incident.
Police officials confirmed that no further disturbances occurred in the borough over the remainder of the weekend.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact Highland Park Police Detective Brian O’Mara at 732-712-2019. Tips, including photos or videos taken before, during, or after the incident, can be submitted anonymously via email to detectives@hpboro.com.
This incident marks a rare act of violence in Highland Park, a community known for its relative safety and tranquility. The investigation aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
