One of the victims was an inmate on a work release program heading into work, according to police
NEWARK -- Police are investigating the shooting of two people near the Logan Hall halfway house Monday morning.
One of the victims was an inmate on a work release program heading into work, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said.
"This shooting was not a random act," Ambrose said in a release.
Police received the report of multiple shots fired in the Toler Place area of the city at about 6:45 a.m., according to the release. When police arrived they found two people shot. Both were taken to an area hospital and are in stable condition.
A gray 2003 Lincoln LS was also hit by the gunfire.
No further details of the shooting was made available.
Anyone with information can call 1-877-695-8477.
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