DUNELLEN -- Two people were shot Sunday in a drive-by shooting at North Washington and Front streets not far from a building where a baby shower had just been held.

Chief Jeff Nelson confirmed two people were injured in the shooting that took place in the street about 7 p.m. but he said he didn't know the extent of the injuries suffered by the two victims.

Nelson referred all other questions to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.

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