ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) — State police are at the scene of a shooting in Orange, New Jersey.
It happened Sunday afternoon near I-280 Exit 11 westbound. An Acura collided with a black Mercedes near the exit ramp. The Acura was reportedly being pursued by state police.
Witnesses say they heard an exchange of gunfire between the Acura and state police.
"I was picking up delivery and then I came through here and I just heard a bunch of sirens, tires squealing…and then there was a slight collision. and then i just heard gunshots, like rapid amounts of gunshots," said Zach McDowell.
The shell casings on the scene penetrated the Acura.
Someone who spoke with the driver of the Mercedes claims the driver was in the wrong place at the wrong time during the collision. They also said there were children in the car who were taken to the hospital. There is no word on their conditions.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown.
The New Jersey Attorney General's office is also investigating.
Exit 11 on I-280 is closed during the investigation.
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