New Brunswick Shooting Near Park Under Investigation: Police

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - New Brunswick police are investigating a shooting that took place near Alice Jennings Archibald Park Wednesday night, authorities said.

The New Brunswick Police Department became aware of the shooting incident at around 10:30 p.m. after the victim sought treatment at an area hospital, police said.

The victim, a 28-year-old Edison resident, sustained a gunshot wound to his thighs and was treated for non-life threatening injuries, police said.

An initial investigation suggested the shooting took place near 47 Wright Place, police said.

The victim has provided “limited details” about the incident and the investigation is active and ongoing, police said.