5 people left wounded after shooting in Trenton

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Friday, March 11, 2016
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Police say it began as an argument involving a number of women early Friday morning.

TRENTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Five people are recovering after police say an argument led to gunfire early Friday in Trenton, New Jersey.

The incident happened around 2:20 a.m. Friday on the unit block of Oliver Avenue.

Police say a number of people were gathered outside and an argument involving several women was underway.

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A dark-colored sedan then pulled up, and a male paasenger got out of the car and opened fire with a semi-automatic weapon, hitting several people.

The suspect then jumped back into the car, which sped off.

Police say a total of five people were injured.

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A 44-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, a 41-year-old man was hit in the back, a 24-year-old woman was hit in the shoulder, a 44-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, and a 22-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet.

All were taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton.

The 22 year-old woman was treated and released by 9 a.m.

The other victims were all expected to recover from their wounds.

Police were working to develop a description of the gunman and were checking surveillance cameras in the area.

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