Three Injured After Gunfire and Hit-and-Run Disrupt New Jersey Graduation Party

A graduation celebration in Cumberland County, New Jersey, turned into a violent incident late Friday night, leaving three young people hospitalized after a shooting and a hit-and-run outside a private residence.

According to New Jersey State Police, the incident happened at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday on Elm Street in Deerfield Township, where a graduation party was taking place.

Investigators said the violence began after two individuals became involved in an argument following a vehicle crash near the home where the gathering was being held. During the confrontation, multiple gunshots were fired.

A girl was struck in the leg during the shooting and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. Authorities said she remains hospitalized and is in stable condition.

Moments after the shooting, the situation became even more serious when two boys were struck by a vehicle. Police said the vehicle involved did not remain at the scene and fled after the crash. Both boys suffered serious injuries and were transported to a hospital.

New Jersey State Police confirmed that all three victims remain hospitalized but are currently listed in stable condition.

Officials have not released additional details about the people involved in the argument or the vehicle that left the scene. Investigators also have not announced any arrests or provided further information about the ongoing investigation.

The incident has drawn attention to a celebration that quickly turned into a violent emergency, with both gunfire and a hit-and-run occurring within the same sequence of events. Authorities continue to investigate exactly how the confrontation unfolded and what led to the shooting and the vehicle striking the two boys.

As of Monday, state police said no further information was available regarding the investigation or any potential suspects.

Sources

• New Jersey State Police (Official)