2 wounded in Atlantic City Boardwalk shooting

    Atlantic City Police say two people were wounded early this morning after someone opened fire on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk.

    Police tell WMGM-TV that the shooting broke out around 1 a.m.

    One victim is in critical condition, while the other is stable.

    When the suspect stopped firing, he ran down Michigan Avenue. He remains on the loose.

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    The city was jam-packed Monday night for Independence Day fireworks. Officials say about 150,000 people were in town for two displays in the city.

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