PRESS RELEASE – 4/22/22

Over the past 48 hours the Burlington City Police Department has responded to two (2) shooting incidents in the New Yorkshire neighborhood of Burlington City.

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at approximately 7:49PM patrols were dispatched to the 100 block of East Federal St. for a report of approximately five (5) gunshots. Upon arriving in the area patrols received information that two (2) vehicles fled the area at a high rate of speed and were possibly involved. No person(s) were injured during the incident.

 

On Thursday, April 21, 2022 at approximately 8:20PM two (2) patrols were conducting a direct patrol in the New Yorkshire neighborhood when they heard up to thirteen (13) gunshots coming from the 100 block of East Federal St. Patrols responded and arrived prior to any 911 calls being made. First arriving patrols reported a large crowd running in different directions and numerous subjects still actively engaged in firing weapons as they fled. Officers located a 31 year old, male resident of Burlington Twp. who had sustained gunshot wounds to his leg. He was treated on scene and transported to Capital Health Trauma Center by emergency medical services, where he is listed in stable condition. On scene officers were met with numerous uncooperative witnesses, but did recover physical evidence.

 

Any person with information regarding with these incidents is urged to call Detective Anna Czajka at (609) 386-0262, Ext. 221, message us on Facebook or submit an anonymous tip on our website www.burlingtonpolicenj.com. All messages and information will remain confidential.