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Reports of shooting at Seaside Heights Boardwalk in New Jersey
Report indicated it was a false alarm; a gun was displayed, but no shots were fired, though a fight did occur.
Panic erupted on the Seaside Heights boardwalk Saturday night after loud noises caused people to flee, fearing gunfire.
Police rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting, but found no evidence to support those claims.
There were also no signs of a shooting as reported on social media earlier.
This incident comes after reports of unruly teenagers causing problems on the boardwalk earlier that evening, even blocking traffic.
To address these issues, police have implemented a 10 pm curfew for minors.
Report indicated it was a false alarm; a gun was displayed, but no shots were fired, though a fight did occur.
Thankfully, police found no evidence of gunfire despite initial reports on social media.
The situation on the boardwalk has calmed down, and people are back to having fun as the Jersey Shore kicks off its summer season with big crowds.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
