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UPDATE: One Dead, Two Injured in Toms River Shooting

Toms River

Ocean County officials are investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m. Saturday in Toms River.

Officials said at approximately 1:20 a.m. this morning, Officers from Toms River Township Police Department responded to 1723 Hooper Avenue for a report of gunshots fired.

Responding Officers found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

A twenty-nine-year-old male was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River and was pronounced deceased.

The two other victims were transported to Monmouth County for medical attention. A twenty-nine-year-old male victim is currently in critical but stable condition.

A twenty-five-year-old male victim was treated for his injuries and released.

The suspect remained at large. 

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