Crime & Safety

Shooting Under Investigation In Bridgewater

Police confirmed they are investigating the incident.

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Authorities are investigating a possible shooting and a car crash on Friday night in Bridgewater Township.

The incident reportedly happened on Morgan Lane. Bridgewater Police confirmed an incident "similar" to what residents told Patch – a shooting and a crash – occurred on Saturday night.

However, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is handling the incident "because of the severity of the charges, the matter is still under investigation," police said.

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A request from Patch for more information from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office was not immediately returned.

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