Shooting at a mass party in New Jersey leaves at least two dead and 12 injured

At least two people were killed and 12 others injured in a shooting at a house party in southern New Jersey, state police reported.

New Jersey State Police said

a 30-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were fatally shot

.

Another 12 people were injured and taken to local hospitals.

New Jersey State Police went to a house in Bridgeton, Fairfield Township, about 50 miles west of Atlantic City, and an hour from Philadelphia, Saturday night over reports of gunfire in a party that was attended by

between 100 and 200 people,

according to the New York affiliate of our sister network NBC News.

The uncle of one of the victims who later came to the scene said that his niece was a

"good girl"

and that he was "absolutely heartbroken," reported 6ABC.

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Aerial images show debris throughout the home's yard.

John Fuqua, who runs a local anti-violence organization called

Life Worth Living,

said he was called in Saturday night to help families.

Fuqua said the shooting occurred at a

90s-themed party

where

guests ranged from teens to seniors.

Fairfield Township Mayor Benjamin Byrd Sr., who was on the scene Sunday morning, said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy offered his support and assistance.

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"No one knows when someone is going to come out of the woods with a gun,

" Byrd said and had no further details on the shooting.

The Associated Press news agency has contacted state police and the Cumberland County prosecutor's office for more information but has not obtained any further details so far.

With information from AP, NBC New York, 6ABC.