FREEHOLD – Detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Asbury Park Police Department are investigating a shooting which occurred in Asbury Park early Sunday morning. One male victim was injured, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
At approximately 1:11 a.m. on Sunday June 3, the Asbury Park Police Department responded to the area of 100 Langford Street after receiving a report of shots fired. Officers located 2 vehicles which had been struck by gunfire, but initially it did not appear that anyone had been struck. However, at approximately 1:36 a.m., police learned that a victim had arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the face. Police learned that the victim was transported to the hospital by a family member after being shot in the area of 100 Langford Street. The victim remains hospitalized in critical, but stable condition.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Patrick Petruzziello of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-800-533-7443 or Detective Darrius Davis of the Asbury Park Police Department at 732-774-1300.
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 www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com. Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals and fugitives.
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