By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities are actively investigating an overnight shooting in Red Bank that left a 34-year-old Long Branch man injured, according to information released by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
At approximately 1:48 a.m., officers from the Red Bank Police Department responded to St. Mary’s Place, near Shrewsbury Avenue, following reports of gunfire.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered three shell casings, but no immediate victims.
Shortly afterward, law enforcement officials were informed that a man had been admitted to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper leg.
The victim’s condition has not been disclosed.
The investigation is being led by members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and the Red Bank Police Department.
Authorities have not yet disclosed details about potential suspects or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Officials are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Detective Joshua Rios of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office can be reached at 800-533-7443, and Detective Sean Hauschildt of the Red Bank Police Department is available at 732-530-2719.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential hotline at 1-800-671-4400.
