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One Fatality Shot, Another Severely Injured in Neptune Township Shooting

Neptune Township

Authorities are reporting at least one fatality in a shots-fired incident in Neptune Township on Wednesday night. 

At approximately 8:23 p.m., gunfire rang out near 1327 Washington Avenue, prompting a police investigation.

Officers arrived and found an unconscious and unresponsive person suffering multiple gunshot wounds at that location. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police say a second person was rushed to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment then listed in critical condition. 

The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and Neptune Township Police are actively investigating. 

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EDIT AT 11:23 A.M.: This story originally reported that this incident took place in Neptune City. In actuality, it took place in Neptune Township.

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