1 suspect dead, 20 injured in New Jersey festival shooting

Source: Xinhua    2018-06-17 21:08:54

NEW YORK, June 17 (Xinhua) -- A shooting broke out early Sunday at an all-night art festival in New Jersey, the United States, leaving one suspect dead and around 20 people injured, said a local prosecutor.

Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri said at a news conference that 16 of the 20 injured were treated for gunshot wounds.

He said two suspects opened fire during the festival that showcases local art, music, food and films, with about 1,000 people on the scene.

Another suspect is in custody, police said.

Witnesses also reported people panicking and running, causing a stampede after the gunfire.

Authorities are still investigating if more people were involved in the incident.

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1 suspect dead, 20 injured in New Jersey festival shooting

Source: Xinhua 2018-06-17 21:08:54

NEW YORK, June 17 (Xinhua) -- A shooting broke out early Sunday at an all-night art festival in New Jersey, the United States, leaving one suspect dead and around 20 people injured, said a local prosecutor.

Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri said at a news conference that 16 of the 20 injured were treated for gunshot wounds.

He said two suspects opened fire during the festival that showcases local art, music, food and films, with about 1,000 people on the scene.

Another suspect is in custody, police said.

Witnesses also reported people panicking and running, causing a stampede after the gunfire.

Authorities are still investigating if more people were involved in the incident.

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