Man, 20, Shot And Killed In Keyport Thursday

KEYPORT, NJ — There has been a confirmed shooting Thursday afternoon in Keyport, the Monmouth County prosecutor's office confirmed to Patch. A man was shot and killed at 2 Center Street in the Holmdel Pointe apartment complex, pictured above.

The Prosecutor's Office, along with the Keyport Police Department, has launched a joint investigation into the shooting at the Holmdel Pointe apartment complex in Keyport at 12:58 p.m. Thursday.

The homicide claimed the life of Evan Smutz, 20, of Keyport. This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no further danger to the public.

Anyone who may have information about the shooting can reach out to Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Detective Ryan Mahony 1-800-533-7443 or Keyport Det. Sgt. Joseph Redina 732-264-0706 x 5158.

Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals and fugitives. Citizens with information about a crime or fugitive may contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-671-4400, which is a confidential telephone tip-line; they can text "MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637 (CRIMES); or, they can email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com

Keyport is a bucolic, working-class town on Raritan Bay. Pictured is a view of the Holmdel Pointe apartments on Center Street, where the fatal shooting took place.

This is a breaking news story; check back with Patch for more developments.