A fatal shooting that took place in Long Branch earlier today, Sunday, is under joint investigation by members of the MCPO Major Crimes Bureau and the Long Branch Police Department, according to a released statement from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
The incident took place around noon on Garrett Drive, within the John R. Lewis Commons housing complex. The victim, a male resident of Long Branch, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead this afternoon.
As of yet, the person or people responsible remain at large. Anyone with information about this matter is being urged to contact MCPO Detective Joe Leon at 800-533-7443 or Long Branch Police Department Detective David Stone at 732-222-1000.
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