Burlington City schools opening on 2-hour delay after nearby triple shooting

BURLINGTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Burlington City schools will be opening with a 2-hour delay on Tuesday as police investigate a nearby triple shooting.

Two juveniles were among the three people injured on Monday evening.

Chopper 6 was over the scene around 8 p.m., where a large police presence could be seen near the intersection of York and East Federal streets.

Several officers were also observed in a nearby McDonald's parking lot along Route 130.

Investigators said the police response stretched across multiple locations, with the shooting originating in the 100 block of Federal Street.

According to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office, the victims include an adult man and two juvenile males. All three were transported to area hospitals. Their conditions have not been released.

Prosecutors said at least one of the victims was able to run from the scene after being struck by gunfire, which is part of the reason why the scene was so large.

Officials also said a large crowd gathered near the scene following the shooting, prompting an expanded police response.

Action News spoke with a witness who asked not to be identified.

"There was a lot of people in the parking lot. Everyone in the businesses were outside. But according to the businesses, it was quiet and then it was just a bunch of sirens. No one heard any gunshots or anything," the witness said.

Investigators have not released information about what may have led to the shooting.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Burlington City police at 609-386-0262, ext. 211.