What happened
Gunfire broke out during a vigil in Elizabeth on Monday night, leaving one person dead and as many as four others injured, according to officials cited by ABC7 New York. The shooting was reported shortly before 10 p.m. near the intersection of Irvington Avenue and Oakwood Place.
Witnesses told the station a large crowd had gathered there for the vigil when the shots rang out. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. One witness described the volume of fire simply: "A lot of shots were fired."
The victims and the scene
Three of the wounded were taken to University Hospital in Newark, officials said. One of them was shot in the chest. The other two were hit in the arms and legs. The source material does not say what condition any of the victims are in, and it does not give a precise account of the fourth possible injury.
Investigators said a firearm was found on one of the victims. Officials did not say in the information provided whether that detail affects how they view the case, and it is not clear which victim was carrying the weapon.
The scene was large. Officials said it extended for several blocks, and dozens of shell casings were being processed by investigators. Witnesses also reported seeing many orange evidence markers on the ground. One of them estimated there were "upwards of 20" in the area.
The red sedan and the search for suspects
Officials said a red sedan was seen driving away westbound on Morris Avenue after the gunfire. About an hour later, a red sedan was found on fire on Hobson Street in Newark.
Investigators have not confirmed that the burning car is the same vehicle seen leaving Elizabeth. They said they are working to determine whether the two are connected.
Officials also said two people of interest have been identified. So far, though, no arrests have been made. The term does not mean the individuals have been charged with anything, and officials have not described what role, if any, either person is believed to have played.
What happens next
Elizabeth Police referred questions about the case to the Union County Prosecutor's Office, which means further updates are likely to come from that agency. Authorities have not released the name of the person who died, the identities of the wounded, or any information about the reason for the vigil.
Several basic questions remain open, including what set off the shooting, how many people fired weapons, and whether the burned sedan is linked. Investigators are still processing evidence from the scene, and the facts reported so far could change as the inquiry continues.
