The shooting happened in the westbound lanes of Route 80 near exit 63 around 12:18 a.m.
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The victims were in one vehicle. One person died at the scene.
The wounded person was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
Officials said one person in the vehicle was not hurt.
No description has been released on a second vehicle.
New Jersey State Police shut down the westbound lanes of the highway for nearly 6 hours during the investigation.
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The highway reopened shortly after 5:00 a.m.