'The Rock' Surprises NJ Shoppers: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. Shoppers at a New Jersey Target were in for a surprise Sunday, as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made an appearance to promote his men's skin care line. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Two people were inside a car that crashed into a New Jersey hospital on Tuesday morning, after they had both been shot. One person later died, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A grand jury has a 30 day-extension to file an indictment against the man accused of fatally striking NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother while driving intoxicated. (Read more on Patch.)

4. More than a million lights will brighten up the winter night at a popular free holiday event, which starts later this month. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Authorities said that a person was struck and killed by a vehicle in front of a South Jersey hospital after just being released from treatment. (Read more on Patch.)