New Jersey Drive-By Shooting Takes Life Of A Man And A Two-Year-Old, Three Suspects Still At Large

A drive-by shooting was reported in Orange, New Jersey and the casualties included a two-year-old boy and a man in his 20s. At least three suspects reportedly fled the scene and are still on the run.

CBS reported that the shooting took place at the 300 block of Cleveland St. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office confirmed that two people were shot and killed in the drive-by shooting. It was not confirmed what is the relation of the two-year-old boy to the man in his 20s.

It also was not confirmed if there are no other injuries or deaths but conflicting reports have surfaced saying that one more adult was struck with the bullet from the drive-by shooting. The police was treating the incident as a homicide.

The New Jersey drive-by shooting reportedly took place at around 3:40 p.m. Both the victims were pronounced dead at the scene but investigators have yet to determine if the victims were shot inside or outside the home. Police officials remained at the scene at around p.m. on Thursday and a couple of blocks remained closed.

Around a mile from where the shooting took place, authorities said that fire officials were dousing a blazing car. It is believed that the vehicle is connected to the drive-by shooting as the description of the car is the same with the description given regarding the vehicle that was seen in the area at the time of the shooting, NBC Philadelphia reported.

The investigation is ongoing and no named persons of interest have been confirmed yet. None of the friends or relatives of those who died have come forward with any statement. More details will be provided once available.

Meanwhile, anyone who has information with the shooting is urged to call Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide or Major Crimes Task Force tips lines at (877) TIPS-4EC or (877) 847-7432. As for more news update, check out the Parent Herald website.