Authorities Seek Info On Monday Morning Shooting

(Photo courtesy of Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office)

FREEHOLD – The Neptune Township Police Department and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office responded to a call for shots fired in the area of Myrtle Avenue in Neptune Township. One victim sustained non-life threatening injuries, was treated at a local hospital and released. Law enforcement officials are requesting anyone with any information that may assist detectives, to please reach out to either Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Patrick Petruzziello at 800-533-7443 or Neptune Township Detective Patrick Chun at 732-988-8000.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text “MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637; or, they can email a tip via the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com. Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals and fugitives.