The circumstances surrounding the shooting death of an area man are under investigation, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Friday evening.

The case background …

On Thursday, June 5, 6:41 a.m., Howell police responded to White Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male victim dead in a vehicle. 

The victim was later identified as Rolando Acte Mejia, 36, of Howell.

An investigation involving members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Bureau and the Howell Township Police Department is currently ongoing.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is urged to contact MCPO Detective Kayla Santiago at 800-533-7443 or Howell Police Department Detective Vincent Bonner at 732-938-4111.

— Edited press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office

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