2 shot during memorial at St. Paul cemetery

Two people who gathered for a memorial at a St. Paul cemetery Saturday night were hurt in a shooting, police say.

Officers responded around 7 p.m. to the shooting at the Oakland Cemetery on Jackson Street in the North End. Police say the victims had gathered for a balloon release when shots rang out.

Police say two people were hurt when someone fired shots from a vehicle. Among the victims were two women, ages 18 and 40.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing and officers are looking for the suspect.

UPDATE: Initially, police said there were three potential victims. On Sunday, they clarified only two people were shot during the incident.

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