A group of young men approached a 28-year-old Newark woman outside an auto parts shop and then fled the scene, police said. Watch video
A Linden police cruiser is shown at a crash scene. LINDEN -- A man shot at a woman, missing her, in the parking lot of an auto parts store Sunday, police said.
A group of young men approached the 28-year-old Newark woman outside Advance Auto Parts on East Saint Georges Avenue around 5:45 p.m., Capt. James Sarnicki said.
One of the men spoke with the woman, pulled out a handgun and fired a round at her, Sarnicki said.
He said the group fled the parking lot, and the woman got in her car and followed them to the 1100 block of Middlesex Street, where they dispersed.
Sarnicki said police were directed to a "suspiciously parked," empty 2007 Honda with its windows open that was blocking a driveway. The officers searched the vehicle, did not find any weapons and towed the car from the scene, Sarnicki said.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information may call Det. Matt Damatta at 908-474-8538. Police said all calls will remain confidential.
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