3 Injured In Shooting Inside Linden Nightclub: Police

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A shooting occurred inside Menga Lounge — a nightclub located in Linden — early Saturday morning, according to Linden Police.

Just after 2 a.m., officers arrived at the club on 1906 E. At. George's Ave after reports of shots fired, police said.

According to initial reports, there was an altercation inside the lounge at which time a man went to his car and came back with a gun, police said. The man then entered the vestibule area and fired several shots through the door, hitting three people, police said.

A 24-year-old woman from Bridgewater suffered a non-life threatening graze wound and a 28-year-old man from Elizabeth suffered a gunshot wound to his extremities, police said. Both victims were rushed to Trinitas Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Also injured was a 23-year-old woman from Irvington who suffered a gunshot wound to her abdomen and extremities, police said. She was rushed to UMDNJ Hospital in Newark in serious, but stable, condition.

This incident remains under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau, and anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Nicole Andrews at (908) 474-8662 or via email at nandrews@lpdnj.org.

Information about this crime or any other crime can also be shared anonymously via email to crimetips@lpdnj.org

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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