By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a man dead in the parking lot of a Walmart shopping center in Hunterdon County early Saturday morning.
According to officials, police were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot at 71 Walmart Plaza in Clinton shortly before 1:40 a.m. after receiving reports of an unconscious person inside a vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an unidentified male with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office was called to the location to assist with the investigation.
At this time, authorities have not ruled out foul play, and no additional details have been released.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and officials urge anyone with information to contact law enforcement.