Prosecutor: Early Sunday Shooting Incident Under Investigation

An investigation is underway into a shooting incident that occurred early this morning that left one victim injured, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Sunday.

At approximately 12:05 a.m., in Howell, police responded to a 911 call for a shooting incident on the 200 block of Alexander Avenue.

Upon arrival, police found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

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 732-431-7160 ext. 3588 or Howell Police Department Detective Vincent Bonner at 732-938-4111.

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