BURLINGTON CITY, N.J. (KYW Newsradio) — Three people, including two boys, were shot in Burlington City, New Jersey, Monday night.
The shooting happened on the 100 block of Federal Street around 7 p.m., according to the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office.
Investigators said the three victims fled the neighborhood, running a few blocks to the McDonald’s on Route 130, near York Street. The area is highly trafficked, with a car dealership and other businesses along the busy road.
The two boys who were shot were airlifted to the hospital; the wounded man was driven away in an ambulance.
Their exact ages and conditions were not released. Investigators did not share a motive. No one has been arrested.
According to the prosecutor’s office, a large crowd of people gathered in the area after the shots were fired. Officers from several different police departments arrived to secure the scene.
The shooting happened close to Burlington City High School. The entire district was on a two-hour delayed opening on Tuesday because of the incident. Resources are available on-site for students and staff.
