URGENT UPDATE: A chaotic scene unfolded in Orange, New Jersey, this afternoon as a shooting led to a dramatic collision involving two vehicles on I-280 Exit 11. State police are currently investigating the incident, which occurred around 2:30 PM.
Witnesses described a terrifying exchange of gunfire between state police and an Acura that was reportedly fleeing from law enforcement. The Acura collided with a black Mercedes near the exit ramp, resulting in significant chaos. Eyewitness Zach McDowell recounted the harrowing moments: “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.”
Onlookers reported seeing shell casings on the ground, with some penetrating the Acura. Reports indicate that the driver of the Mercedes was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire, and there were children in the vehicle at the time of the collision. They were promptly transported to a local hospital, but their current conditions remain unknown.
The New Jersey Attorney General’s office has launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As a precaution, Exit 11 on I-280 has been closed, causing significant traffic disruptions in the area.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the identities of those involved or provided further details about the shooting. The situation is developing, and updates are expected as investigators gather more information.
Stay tuned for the latest developments as this story unfolds.
