Man Found Shot Inside Car In Monmouth County: Prosecutor

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the circumstances that led up to a man found shot dead in his car in Neptune early Monday morning, authorities said.

Police responded to 1401 Route 35 South around 1:42 a.m. for a report of possible shots fired on Monday morning, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced. At the scene, officers found an adult man inside a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 2:41 a.m.

Although rumors circulating on social media said that the shooting took place on the property of a local nightclub, the vehicle was discovered parked on the street of the south concourse, Linskey said.

Members of the Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Bureau and the Neptune Township Police Department are currently investigating this incident. Those with information are urged to contact MCPO Detective Daniel Newman at 800-533-7443 or Neptune Township Police Detective Carrie Bartlett at 732-988-8000.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about this or any crime can submit a tip to the Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tipline at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android – https://www.p3tips.com/1182), by calling 800-671-4400, or by going to the website at: www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.