Authorities Investigate Fatal Shooting

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  ASBURY PARK – Authorities are still investigating a fatal shooting that occurred last week in Asbury Park, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said.

  Dariel Vernet, 19, of Asbury Park suffered multiple gunshot injuries on July 8 around 5:45 p.m. near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, police said. He was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was ultimately pronounced dead about one hour later.

  The investigation into Vernet’s death is being handled by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Bureau and the Asbury Park Police Department.

  Officials are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact MCPO Detective Christopher Guy at 800-533-7443 or Asbury Park Police Department Detective Anthony Troublefield at 732-774-1300.