Two injured in shooting outside J Cole concert in New Jersey

05 August,2015 02:02 PM IST |   |  PTI

Two people were shot in the parking lot of the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, where J Cole was performing, on Monday evening, state police said


New York: Two people were shot in the parking lot of the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, where J Cole was performing, on Monday evening, state police said.

Witnesses say they heard at least six shots before police and ambulances arrived on the scene after 11 pm, reported
Huffington Post.

"I just witnessed three people get shot right behind me at PNC," Felix Santana tweeted. WUNF Radio New York reported that two people were confirmed shot. Jimmy Coppa, who also tweeted from the scene, said he heard six shots fired.

The injured victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Both are currently in critical condition, New
Jersey State Police said.

A motive for the shooting is unknown at this time. A manhunt is currently underway for the gunman. Police are reportedly using K-9 dogs to search the nearby woods for the suspect.

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