Bystander Injured In Jersey Shore Shooting: Prosecutor

WILDWOOD, NJ — Authorities are investigating a shooting in Wildwood that left a bystander critically injured, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy announced.

Few details were released about the shooting, which occurred on the 3800 block of Pacific Avenue, authorities said.

The shooting resulted in an "innocent bystander" being injured and is currently hospitalized in critical condition, Sutherland and Murphy said.

Authorities said the suspect has been identified, but is still at large. No details were released about the identity of the alleged shooter.

"Our priority at this time is ensuring the safety of the community and bringing the perpetrator to justice," Sutherland and Murphy said.

Sutherland said the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone who may have additional information relating to this investigation to contact the Wildwood Police Department at 609-522-0222 or the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 609-465-1135. You can also report anonymously through the Prosecutor’s Office website at cmcpo.tips as well as through the Cape May County Sheriffs Tip Line at cmcsherrif.net and click on anonymous tip.

Further updates will be provided as they become available, authorities said.