Crime
Mohammad Sahariar Islam killed in shooting outside The Ramada Inn in Fairfield
The gunman responsible for the shooting fled the scene.
The shooting at the Ramada Inn in Fairfield, New Jersey, has left one person dead and another injured. The incident occurred on Friday around 12:30 p.m., prompting a response from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force.
Two people were shot within the hotel, with one victim fatally wounded.
Victim has been identified as Mohammad Sahariar Islam.
The injured victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
The gunman responsible for the shooting fled the scene, and authorities are actively pursuing leads to apprehend them.
Despite the incident, officials have assured the community that there is no ongoing threat. The victims were reportedly employees of the Ramada Inn, although their relationship and connection to the gunman remain unclear.
The hotel property has been cordoned off, and guests are currently unable to access their rooms.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing yelling from within the hotel but were unsure of the specific location.
A local resident expressed concern about the safety of the area, citing the hotel’s proximity to Route 80 and its history of police involvement.
However, they acknowledged the prompt response and efforts of the Fairfield police department.
Further details regarding the shooting and the investigation are pending release.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.