Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday morning outside a Wawa in Toms River.
The shooting happened at about 7:20 a.m. in the parking lot of the Wawa at Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. One person was shot and later died. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity or additional details about what led to the shooting.
News 12 reported that the victim was shot while inside a truck parked outside the store. Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said the suspect fled the area in a dark-colored sedan. The victim was initially airlifted to a trauma center before authorities later confirmed the death.
Police, sheriff’s officers and investigators from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office responded to the scene. Authorities urged people to avoid the area during the investigation. Nearby Toms River Regional schools were operating normally and were not affected by the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at 732-929-2027 or Toms River police at 732-349-0150.
Sources: News 12 New Jersey; Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office via Patch
By NJ RADAR Team