Ocean County Authorities Launch Homicide Probe

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BRICK – Several law enforcement agencies in Ocean County are investigating a homicide that took place in Brick Township on Saturday.

According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio, the probe is being conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Brick Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

No further details were released. Police said that the incident happened at a home in the town.

According to a source close to Jersey Shore Online who asked to remain anonymous, the incident took place in the Cedar Bridge Manor development. However, law enforcement won’t confirm that information.

Anyone with information should contact Detective John Murphy of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at 732-929-2027 or Detective Mark Byrne  of the Brick Township Police Department at 732-262-1117.