Police Seek Information After Teen Girl Shot in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, N.J. — Authorities in the World's Play Ground are investigating a shooting that left a teenage girl wounded.

The Atlantic City Police Department said its officers responded to the 600 block of New York Avenue around 11:45 on the night of June 2nd for a report of a person who had been shot.

Arriving officers found the victim, a 16-year-old female from Atlantic City, wounded with a life-threatening injury.

She was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-City Division for treatment and officials believe she is expected to survive.

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No other information was released by police.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit at (609) 347-5858. Anonymous tips are welcome.

Chris Coleman, a South Jersey native, is the brand manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM and afternoon on-air personality on WPUR Cat Country 107.3 in Atlantic City, NJ. He joined the station in February 1998 and covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey for Townsquare Media. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com