Crime & Safety
3 People Shot Near McDonald's In South Jersey: Authorities
Schools in the area were put on a delay after the scene along Federal Street.
BURLINGTON CITY, NJ — Two boys and a man were shot near a McDonald's on Monday night, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said.
At around 7 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Federal Street.
The two boys were flown to Camden's Cooper University Medical Center, while the man was taken by ambulance to Virtua Willingboro Hospital.
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Their conditions are unknown.
Nobody has been arrested, officials said.
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Authorities requested aid from multiple area police departments to help with a large gathering of people who were near the site of the shooting after it took place.
The shooting took place a short distance from Burlington City High School. The district opened its facilities on a two-hour delay Tuesday.
Support resources are also on site Tuesday for students and staff, district administration said.
All absences will be excused, Superintendent Dr. John Russell added in a message to the community on Tuesday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to submit online or contact (609) 265-5035.
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