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16-Year-Old Among Three Shot in Neptune Township

Neptune Township

According to a statement released by police, Neptune Township Police responded to a 911 call about 9:37 p.m. Monday reporting shots fired in the 1600 block of Sewell Avenue.

Police arrived to find three victims: a 22-year-old male, 21-year-old male and a 16-year-old boy all with non-life-threatening wounds. All three victims were taken to an area hospital.

Police say the 22-year-old man and 16-year-old boy were treated and released. The 21-year-old man is hospitalized in stable condition.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Keith Finkelstein of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-800-533-7443, or Detective Kaan Williams of the Neptune Township Police Department at 732-988-5200.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text "MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637;

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