Witnesses claimed they heard gunshots near Ridge Road and Belleville Pike, followed by a heavy police response. Unconfirmed reports of a possible shooting in North Arlington, New Jersey, have surfaced on social media. Witnesses claimed they heard gunshots near Ridge Road and Belleville Pike, followed by a heavy police response. Authorities have not yet confirmed the reports or released any details about the incident.Unconfirmed reports of a possible shooting in North Arlington, New Jersey, have surfaced on social media. (Unsplash)One witness reported on Facebook, "Shooting Ridge Rd North Arlington, 2 people hit. Everyone be safe out there. So far 43 Police Vehicles have gone past."Another added, "Roughly 30 police vehicles charged down Ridge towards North Arlington."A third person wrote, "What the hell shooting in North Arlington on Ridge Road and the Belleville Pke."Another resident reported, "What's happening on ridge rd north arlington now mega police, sheriff ambulance."Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read MoreStay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.See Less