Homicide Investigation After Woman Dies In Toms River Assault

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Authorities are searching for information after a woman died after an assault in Toms River on Wednesday night.

No details were released about the woman, who was found unresponsive by Toms River police who responded to a report of an assault at the Deer Chase Professional Park on Route 37.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little said police were called at 8:42 p.m. to the complex at 150 Route 37 and found the woman unresponsive.

First responders tried to save her life, but she was pronounced dead at Community Medical Center in Toms River, the joint news release said. Her death is being investigated as a homicide.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Toms River Township Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit are investigating and the prosecutor's office said no further information will be released at this time.

"There is no danger to the public at this time," the statement said.

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