Nighttime Shooting Reported Outside New Jersey Dive Bar, Authorities Launch Investigation

Southern New Jersey dive bar’s parking lot saw a man shot early Sunday morning. City and county police investigated. A 2:04 a.m. police response to fireworks in Maple Shade Jay’s Elbow Room on Route 73. Victims and accused were absent when police arrived.

Investigators found a shooting victim at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. They were discharged from the hospital. Maple Shade police and Burlington County Prosecutor are investigating. Need more clues. Government agents want crucial info.

What happened before the gunfire is unknown, but no one was killed. Motive and randomness of the killing are unknown. To uncover suspects or linkages between this incident and others in the vicinity, police are reviewing surveillance footage, asking witnesses, and following up.

Nocturnal entertainment raises safety concerns. Police struggle to investigate crimes in semi-open, public places with few witnesses. Help came fast, so this probably didn’t worsen.

They won’t comment because the case is secret and under investigation. Residents and bargoers fear violence. Bar socializing is safe in general.

If you saw anything strange, especially around Jay’s Elbow Room early in the morning, call Maple Shade police. Investigation ongoing. Investigators are still seeking for leads, but no one has been caught.

Sources
NJ local media reporting on the incident
WPG Talk Radio coverage of the shooting and follow-up details