BREAKING UPDATE 9:56 AM: The shooting victim has died.
“Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Toms River Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred this morning at approximately 7:20 a.m., in the parking lot of the Wawa convenience store located at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue in Toms River,” OCPO stated moments ago.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released when it becomes available,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated. “Anyone in possession of information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at 732-929-2027 or the Toms River Township Police Department at 732-349-0150,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded.
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW:
A person has been shot in Toms River this morning, TLS has learned.
The shooting occurred shortly after 7:20 a.m. at the Wawa on Route 37 East near Garfield Avenue.
According to initial reports obtained by TLS, two men were arguing in the parking lot when one of them, who was in a newer blue or black Acura, allegedly shot the other in the head.
The Acura then fled the area toward Garfield Avenue.
The victim was reportedly still moving following the shooting.
A large police, fire and EMS response was dispatched to the scene, with responding units instructed to block the entrances to the Wawa.
The victim is being airlifted to the hospital in unknown condition.
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WHO CARES NOT RELEVANT
Every death is relevant These are our neighbors.
Probably over drugs and drug money. When I come back to Lakewood from Brooklyn after a hard afternoon & nights work (especially at my age) i sometimes get tired and I stop at Wawa’s which is the only thing open, sometimes it’s empty but not for long and I see the business in their parking lot at night. It’s good there is no Wawa in Lakewood.
i wish the victim a speedy recovery.
I live across the highway from this Wawa. So many helicopters flying around, police cars marked and unmarked. All my neighbors are staying indoors for now. Schools keeping children inside only. Something like this affects everyone. I pray for everyone involved.