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Somerville Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident that Damaged Residence

Somerville

Somerset County officials announced an investigation into gunshots fired in the area of Third Street and Center Street in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 23, in Somerville.

Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson stated that on May 23, at approximately 2:44 a.m., Somerville Police officers were dispatched to the area of Third Street and Center Street for reports of gunshots. 

According to county officials, upon arrival, Somerville Police Department officers observed damage to a residence which they determined to be caused by gunshots.  No injuries were reported to be sustained. 

Detectives from the Somerville Police Department and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to conduct an investigation.  

Prosecutor Robertson, Chief Fodor and Chief Manning request anyone with information relating to the shots fired investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at (908) 231-7100 or the Somerville Police Department at (908) 725-0331.

Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). 

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.

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