Crime & Safety

Woman Shot In Belmar Motel Friday Afternoon

A woman was shot in a motel in Belmar Friday afternoon; she suffered non-fatal injuries, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor.

BELMAR, NJ - A woman was shot in a motel in Belmar Friday afternoon; she suffered non-fatal injuries and was taken to a local hospital, said a spokesman for the Monmouth County Prosecutor.

The woman was shot at Belmar Motor Lodge on Rt. 35: Shortly before 1:15 p.m. Friday, Belmar Police were called to the motel for a report of gunfire. At that location, first responders found the woman who had sustained a single gunshot wound to the lower body.

She was transported to a local hospital, where she remains hospitalized in stable condition.

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The investigation into this matter is being handled by members of the Belmar Police Department and the MCPO Major Crimes Bureau. Anyone with information is being asked to contact MCPO Detective Brian Migliorisi at 800-533-7443

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