Two Pleasantville teens were wounded in Galloway Township on Sunday night.
Police were called by the Atlantic City Police Department, after the two teens arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with gunshot wounds.
Atlantic City police informed Galloway that the shooting happened in the township, according to the report.
The shooting happened near the Hoon King Chinese Restaurant in the 200 block of Collins Road, Galloway Township police who responded to the hospital learned. A crime scene was located, sparking a forensic investigation.
A dispute between two groups happened around 8:30 p.m. near the restaurant, according to the initial investigation.
A handgun was brandished during the dispute, and several shots fired, police said.
A 16- and 17-year-old were wounded. They were treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
Galloway Township police ask anyone with information to call 609-652-3705, ext.344. Information may also be anonymously given to Crime Stoppers of Atlantic County via their website www.crimestoppersatlantic.com, by calling 609-652-1234 or text to 274637(CRIMES).
