Urgent: Shooting Leads to Car Collision in Orange, NJ – Police Investigate

URGENT UPDATE: A shooting incident in Orange, New Jersey has led to a dramatic car collision, authorities confirm. The incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon near the I-280 Exit 11 westbound, where a police pursuit ended in chaos.

Witnesses reported hearing rapid gunfire exchanged between a black Acura and state police officers. Eyewitness Zach McDowell described the scene: “I was picking up delivery and then I came through here and I just heard a bunch of sirens, tires squealing… and then there was a slight collision, and then I just heard gunshots, like rapid amounts of gunshots.”

The collision occurred when the pursued Acura crashed into a black Mercedes. Reports indicate that the Acura was under police pursuit at the time of the incident. The gunfire resulted in shell casings penetrating the Acura, intensifying the urgency of the investigation.

Tragically, there were children in the Mercedes, who were promptly taken to the hospital. Their conditions remain unknown as authorities continue to gather information. An individual who spoke with the driver of the Mercedes stated that they were “in the wrong place at the wrong time” during this alarming event.

The New Jersey Attorney General’s office has launched an investigation, underscoring the serious nature of this incident. As officers work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting, Exit 11 on I-280 remains closed to traffic.

This shocking event raises critical questions about public safety and the circumstances leading to the police pursuit. Officials are expected to release more information as the investigation unfolds. Residents in the area are urged to stay clear of the scene and avoid the closed exit during this ongoing investigation.

As more details emerge, this story continues to develop. Stay tuned for updates on this urgent situation.