Lakewood AlertsUPDATE: One Dead In Fatal Shooting At Toms River Wawa; Major Crime Unit Investigating
Authorities have confirmed that the shooting Friday morning at the Wawa at Route 37 and Garfield Avenue in Toms River was fatal.
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m. in the parking lot of the convenience store.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Toms River Township Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit are investigating.
Officials said the investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at 732-929-2027 or Toms River Township Police at 732-349-0150.
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A shooting is under investigation Friday morning at the Wawa on Route 37 near Garfield Avenue in Toms River.
One person was reported shot and was being airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Authorities urged motorists and residents to avoid the area due to ongoing police activity.
Crime scene tape was placed around the gas pump area, with Toms River Police, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office responding to the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Additional details are expected to be released as the investigation continues.