Shooting At NJ House Party Leaves Two Dead And More Than A Dozen Wounded

A shooting at a massive house party of about 200 people in New Jersey Saturday night left two people dead and at least 14 people injured. The shooting has been classified as a mass shooting.

Authorities were called to the house in Fairfield Township, located about 50 miles west of Atlantic City, for reports of shots fired at about 11:50 p.m. It was not immediately made clear who started shooting or why. So far, no one has been arrested in connection with the shooting, according to NBC New York.

 A 25-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man died from gunshot wounds at the scene. More than a dozen people were injured, one critically. No other details about the victims of their injuries were revealed. 

James Johnson, a neighbor, told the outlet he heard about 15 gunshots around 11:45 p.m., leaving a chaotic scene.

“They still had alcohol in their hand, they were screaming, they were just so distraught,” Johnson said. “People were speeding down the roads, people was running, screaming, it was chaos.”

Authorities are looking into what caused the shooting, and the area around the house remained blocked off through Sunday morning. The yard was covered in debris, and a tent had been knocked over. 

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issues a statement condemning the violence. He asks that anyone with information come forward.

“This despicable and cowardly act of gun violence only steels our commitment to ensuring New Jersey leads the nation in passing and enforcing strong and common sense gun safety laws. No community should ever experience what occurred last night in Fairfield,” he said.

Since late last night, the @NJSP and county and local law enforcement in Cumberland County have been investigating the horrific mass shooting at a large house party in Fairfield Township that attracted hundreds of party-goers. pic.twitter.com/zA2dRvJ9Dq

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) May 23, 2021