Two wounded in shooting at J Cole concert

J Cole (AAP)

Two gig-goers were left in a critical condition after a shooting outside a concert by US rapper J Cole on Monday.

The incident happened in a parking lot outside the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel Township, New Jersey just after 11pm local time. Police launched a search for a suspect who fled into nearby woodland.

The two victims were airlifted by helicopter to a hospital for treatment where they were reported to be in a critical condition.

In a post on Twitter, a representative from the New Jersey State Police writes

Authorities have not made any arrests as of yet.

The gig, featuring J Cole, Big Sean, Jeremih and YG, was part of the Forest Hills Drive tour.

WENN.com

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