Authorities Investigating Long Branch Shooting

LONG BRANCH, NJ - No arrests have been made yet in the shooting of a 21-year-old man on Second Avenue on Monday night, a spokesman for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office said.

Long Branch police responded to a report of shots fired on Second Avenue at roughly 6:23 p.m. When they arrived, they found the gunshot victim and took him to a local hospital for treatment.

The shooting is under investigation by both the Prosecutor's Office and Long Branch police. More information will be released as soon as possible.

Anyone with info should contact Detective Andrea Tozzi at the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office at (800) 533-7443 or Detective Todd Coleman of the Long Branch police department LBPD at (732) 222-1000.

Individuals who want to remain anonymous, but have information relevant to this investigation can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text "MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637; or, they can email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com. Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of criminals and fugitives.

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