Triple Shooting In Monmouth County (UPDATED)

Three people were shot in Monmouth County overnight, according to authorities. It was at least the sixth act of gun violence in the same area this summer.

Three people were hospitalized after they were shot near Sewall Avenue around 10 p.m. in Neptune Township, prosecutors said.

Neptune Township police responded to a 911 call at about 9:37 p.m. Monday reporting that shots were fired on the 1600 block of Sewell Avenue, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.

Police arrived to find three victims: a 22-year-old man, 21-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, all with non-life-threatening wounds. All three victims were taken to an area hospital.

The 22-year-old man and 16-year-old boy were treated and released. The 21-year-old man was hospitalized in stable condition.

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Keith Finkelstein of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-800-533-7443, or Detective Kaan Williams of the Neptune Township Police Department at 732-988-5200.

Crime tape stretched across Sewall Avenue near Ridge Avenue and Whitesville Road on Monday evening, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Neptune police vehicle guarded the scene.

The incident came just days after two men were shot this weekend while sitting inside a vehicle in Asbury Park. Another vehicle pulled up alongside them and two other men began firing, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Read more: 2 Men Shot Inside Vehicle In Asbury Park: Prosecutor (UPDATE)

This is a developing story. Patch will have more information as it comes in.

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The Asbury Park mayor and City Council recently responded to recent shootings in the city:

"As being reported in the press, we can confirm there were two unrelated shootings in Asbury Park....

"While we cannot provide details of the events, we can assure you that the Asbury Park Police Department and Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office are working diligently on these cases.

"We also want to remind our citizens that Asbury Park declared itself a Stigma Free Community last year – with the goal of erasing the stigma associated with mental illness so that residents can get the resources they need without judgment. Individuals with mental health issues are encouraged to seek assistance through the City's Social Services Department (732-502-4528), or through any other available avenue. We also encourage family and friends to get the help they need through these same channels so they can better assist loved ones in a time of crisis.

"Lastly, we cannot stress enough – if you have any knowledge of a crime, we implore you to immediately contact the Asbury Park Police Department or the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.

"The public is our first and best line of defense of against violence within our community.

"The safety of our residents and visitors is of the utmost importance to us. Please remember to contact the APPD to report any suspicious activity at 732-774-1300 and press 0 for Dispatch. To contact the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, call 800-533-7443. Or to make an anonymous tip, contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers at 800-671-4400, text "MONMOUTH" plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit."