3 injured in shooting in Burlington, local schools placed on 2-hour delay

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3 injured in overnight shooting near Burlington City High School

An adult and two juveniles were injured in a shooting that erupted Monday night near Burlington City High School. No arrests have been reported.

An adult and two young people were injured in a shooting overnight Monday in Burlington, according to police.

What we know:

Officers from the Burlington City Police Department were called to the 100 block of Federal Street just before 7 p.m. Monday. 

One adult man was taken by ambulance to Virtua Willingboro Hospital, and two juvenile males were airlifted to Cooper Hospital.

Police say a large number of people gathered near the shooting scene, leading to police from multiple departments to respond.

No arrests have been reported. 

What we don't know:

Police have not released the conditions of the three people injured in the shooting.

A motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

Local perspective:

As a result of the triple shooting, all Burlington City Schools will open on a 2-hour delay, according to the district.

The Source: Information provided by the Burlington City Police Department and the Burlington City School District.

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