Gov. Murphy To Provide Update On Deadly Mass Shooting In NJ

UPDATE: Authorities say an arrest was made and possibly more suspects are being sought in a weekend New Jersey mass shooting. The two fatal victims were also identified. Read more: Deadly NJ Mass Shooting Update: Arrest Made, Victims ID'd

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy will speak at 10 a.m. on Monday and update the public on the aftermath of a mass shooting that left two people dead and 12 injured in New Jersey this weekend (you can watch it here, below).

A manhunt is underway for a suspect or suspects, and law enforcement officials are expected to provide an update on the investigation.

Watch Murphy here:

Murphy will appear with State Police at the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office who say they are investigating the mass shooting that took place at a residential party in South Jersey.

Murphy said law enforcement has been investigating "the horrific mass shooting at a large house party in Fairfield Township that attracted hundreds of party-goers."

The shootings took place at 11:50 p.m. on Saturday at a residence on East Commerce Street in the Cumberland County community, according to the State Police.

“At this time, at least two people have lost their lives, among numerous other shooting victims, including several with injuries that are life-threatening," Murphy said. "We hold those who have died, and their families, in our prayers today, and we also pray for the recoveries of those injured."

When troopers arrived on the scene, they discovered that a 30-year-old man and 25-year-old woman had suffered fatal gunshot wounds, police said. Authorities haven't identified the victims, but 6abc reported that family members identified the 25-year-old victim as Asia Hester.

The other 12 adult victims were transported to area hospitals with various injuries. As of Sunday morning, one of the 12 victims was suffering from serious injuries and remained in critical condition, police said.

Murphy will appear with Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, Col. Patrick J. Callahan, and Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae to speak to the public.

“Let there be no mistake: This despicable and cowardly act of gun violence only steels our commitment to ensuring New Jersey leads the nation in passing and enforcing strong and commonsense gun safety laws," Murphy said. "No community should ever experience what occurred last night in Fairfield."

No arrests have been made, and the motive and incident remain under investigation, police said. Troopers remained on the scene on Sunday to investigate the incident.

“We urge anyone with information to step forward, so those responsible can be brought to justice," Murphy said. "This remains an active investigation with many moving parts. More information will be released as it is available and confirmed.”

6abc said the uncle of one of the victims was at the scene, saying his niece was a "good girl" and he was "absolutely heartbroken."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the New Jersey State Police Bridgeton Station at 856 451-0101 or submit a tip via the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office tip website at www.njccpo.org/tips. Anonymous tips are welcome.

This is a developing story. Patch will have more information as it comes in.

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