Manhunt Over After Triple Shooting In South Toms River: Police

SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The long manhunt is over after a triple shooting in Ocean County, prosecutors announced.

Shakem Hunley, age 24, of Freehold surrendered himself to the Toms River Police Department on Tuesday and was charged in connection with the triple shooting on Aug. 25th, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

“Shortly after our community meeting last night at Second Baptist Church in South Toms River, it is my understanding that Shakem Hunley turned himself in,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.

Billhimer also said: "Hopefully the residents of South Toms River can rest a little easier today knowing Hunley is custody."

Hunley was charged on Sept. 5 with three counts of aggravated assault, one count of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in violation and one count of unlawful possession of a weapon.

A search warrant was first executed at a residence in Lakewood on Sept. 6 that resulted in the arrest of Nagee Covington, 19, of Lakewood. A warrant was then issued for Hunley’s arrest, according to the OCPO.

Hunley was processed and is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

On Aug. 25th, South Toms River Police were summoned to a residence by way of a 9-1-1 call reporting gunshots. At the scene, police found a male victim with a gunshot wound to his leg.

The victim was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune where he was treated for his injuries. Two additional gunshot victims were transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment, the OCPO said.

A woman located at the scene also was physically assaulted, the OCPO said.