EDGEWATER PARK, N.J. (AP) - Two men were shot to death at a birthday celebration in New Jersey, authorities said.
Officers were called to the home just before 1 a.m. Sunday and found the bodies, Burlington County prosecutors and Edgewater Park Township police said. James Gist III of Westampton and Marcus Thompson of Willingboro, both 29, were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Authorities said about 10 people had gathered at the house to celebrate a birthday, but the two deceased were the only ones struck by gunfire. Officials said the motive for the shootings remained under investigation and no arrests were immediately announced. Anyone with information was asked to call county investigators.
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