BURLINGTON CITY, NJ — November 10, 2026 — All public schools in Burlington City opened two hours late Tuesday after a shooting near the city’s high school left two boys and an adult man injured Monday evening, prompting a large police response and an ongoing investigation.
The shooting occurred shortly before 7 p.m. in the 100 block of Federal Street, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office.
The two boys were airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, while the adult man was taken by ambulance to Virtua Willingboro Hospital. Authorities have not released the victims’ ages or provided information about their medical conditions.
The incident took place in a residential area near Burlington City High School and a McDonald’s restaurant along Route 130, where police officers and emergency vehicles remained for several hours.
Investigators said at least one of the victims managed to run from the shooting scene after being wounded, which helps explain why officers were responding to multiple locations.
A large crowd gathered in the neighborhood after the gunfire, prompting Burlington City police to request assistance from surrounding departments.
Officers closed off portions of the area, including the intersection of York and East Federal streets, and urged residents to avoid the New Yorkshire neighborhood while the investigation continued.
A witness interviewed by 6ABC described a sudden rush of emergency vehicles and people gathering outside nearby businesses. The witness said the area had appeared quiet before police arrived.
Schools Adjust Tuesday’s Schedule
The City of Burlington Public School District announced the two-hour delay Monday night, citing a security incident near Burlington City High School.
The district also said additional support would be available for students and staff affected by the incident.
Under the revised schedule, Burlington City High School began classes at 9:45 a.m., Wilbur Watts School at 10 a.m., and Captain James Lawrence and Samuel Smith School, including preschool, at 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast and lunch services remained available, and regular dismissal times were unchanged. Morning childcare was canceled, while afternoon childcare and after-school activities were scheduled to continue.
The district did not indicate whether any of the shooting victims attended its schools.
School officials said they would continue sharing information as the situation developed, with the safety of students and staff remaining their priority.
Investigation Continues
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and Burlington City Police Department are investigating the shooting.
As of Tuesday morning, authorities had not announced any arrests or publicly identified a suspect. The circumstances leading to the gunfire also remained unclear.
Police have not disclosed whether the victims knew one another or whether the shooting was targeted.
The incident has drawn attention because of its proximity to the high school and the involvement of two minors, both of whom required emergency helicopter transportation to a hospital.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that could assist the investigation to contact Burlington City police at 609-386-0262, extension 211.
Anonymous information can also be submitted through the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office or Burlington City Police Department online tip portals.
Sources: News 12 New Jersey, November 10, 2026; 6ABC Action News, November 10, 2026; The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 9, 2026; City of Burlington Public School District, November 10, 2026; Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office.
By NJ RADAR Team