A shooting in Union County has left three people dead and a fourth person in critical condition. According to Linden Mayor Derek Armstead, police say a man shot his wife and their two children before turning the gun on himself.
Linden suffered another tragedy. 2 adults and 1 child are dead by gunshot and another child is in critical condition at University Hospitality in Newark. The shooter is believed to be among the deceased. Please keep all in our prayers, especially the child in the hospital.
— Derek Armstead (@derek_armstead) February 19, 2023
According to Linden Police, the shooting happened inside their family home on Chatham Place in Linden. They say the parents and one child was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:30 a.m., police said. The other child was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Neighbors said the family has lived in the area for more than a decade. They said the husband was an electrician and the wife was a beautician.
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Governor Phil Murphy posted a statement saying, “Linden is a strong community and we will support them however possible as they mourn and recover.”
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) February 19, 2023
Officials have not yet publicly identified any of the victims.
