An 18-year-old was shot in Lakewood on Saturday in what authorities believe may be connected to a deadly shooting that occurred in the township last week.

The shooting took place on East 4th Street. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after receiving calls about gunfire in the area.

The victim, identified as an 18-year-old male, was struck during the incident. Details about his condition have not yet been publicly released.

Police have not announced any information about a suspect, and it remains unclear whether the shooter has been identified.

Investigators are examining whether Saturday’s shooting may be retaliation for a fatal shooting that occurred last week Sunday evening elsewhere in Lakewood.

In that earlier incident, police responded shortly after 8:15 p.m. to the area of Pearl Street, where a juvenile male had been shot in the back.

The victim was transported to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood but later succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities subsequently arrested a juvenile suspect, who has not been publicly identified because of his age. The suspect is currently being held at the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center.

He faces charges of murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to police.

Law enforcement officials have not yet confirmed whether Saturday’s shooting is directly connected to last week’s killing, but sources indicate investigators are exploring the possibility of retaliatory violence.

Police have not released additional details about the latest incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting on East 4th Street to contact local law enforcement.