Police were responding to an active shooter in Salem, New Jersey Wednesday afternoon.
The incident was unfolding in the area of 172 East Broadway. According to local media, a gunman was firing from a rooftop.
There was a massive police response as officers and a SWAT team swarmed the scene.
Several buildings in the area were placed on lockdown.
State Troopers, federal, county, and local law enforcement are in the area of 172 East Broadway, Salem City, Salem County for the report of shots fired. There is no additional information available at this time. Updates to follow. #alert
— NJSP – State Police (@NJSP) January 23, 2019
It was unclear if anyone was injured.
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