Monmouth County law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting that took place Wed., Sept. 2 in Asbury Park that left one victim critically injured.
Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said rumors being circulated on social media falsely indicated that this incident involved a police involved shooting, which is not the case.
Asbury Park Police responded to the area of 1031 Sewell Ave. at approximately 10:17 p.m. on Sept. 2 for a shots-fired incident. Upon arrival, police officers located a male victim with five gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition. The investigation has thus far revealed a minimum of 16 shots were fired in the area.
The case is being investigated by members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Asbury Park Police Department. Anyone with information about this case is 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 www.monmouthcountycrimestopper
