FREEHOLD – Despite rumors circulating on social media indicating that a shooting incident on September 2 involved a police officer, that information is not correct according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
County law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the shooting that took place in the area of 1031 Sewell Avenue in Asbury Park. Asbury Park Police responded around 10:17 p.m. to the incident that left one victim critically injured, according to Gramiccioni.
Upon arrival, police discovered a man with five gunshot wounds who was taken to a local hospital and is currently in critical, but stable condition.
The investigation by members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Asbury Park Police Department revealed a minimum of 16 shots were fired in the area.
Those with information about this case are urged to call Detective Daniel Newman of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-800-533-7443 or Asbury Park Police Detective Cynthia Yost at 1-732-774-1300.
Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android – https://www.p3tips.com/1182), or by going to the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com
