MCPO Investigating Shots Fired, Gunshot Victim Found In Wall

WALL, NJ - A report of shots fired in Neptune Friday morning is being investigated in connection with the discovery of a gunshot victim by Wall Township police officers during a traffic stop shortly after, authorities said.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 22, officers from the Neptune Police Department responded to the 300 Block of Fisher Avenue for a report of shots fired, according to a statement from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.

Shortly after, Wall police stopped a vehicle for a motor vehicle infraction and discovered a passenger in the vehicle suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The passenger was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Neptune Police Department are investigating the Neptune Township shooting incident at this time. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Det. Matthew Delgado 1-800—533-7443 or Det. Carrie Bartlett of the Neptune Township Police Department at (732) 988-8000.