1 suspect dead and 20 people injured, four of them critically, in shooting at New Jersey arts festival

Developing Story : Twenty persons were injured after gunfire broke out early Sunday during an all-night art event in New Jersey’s capital city, leaving one suspect dead and authorities investigating if any others were involved.

Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said at a news conference a total of 20 people were injured in the shooting, 16 of which were treated for gunshot wounds at nearby hospitals, and a second suspect is in custody.

“It’s a massive crime scene,” Onofri said. The gunfire happened shortly before 2:45 a.m. at the 24-hour Art All Night show in the Roebling Market section of the city, according to Onofri.

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