Violence near Asbury Park school claims life of teen

A teen gunned down near Asbury Park Middle School Wednesday morning has died. The shooting of 18-year-old Tylik Pugh raised fears of retribution and prompted education officials to close all five schools

News 12 Staff

Oct 20, 2006, 10:14 PM

Updated 6,398 days ago

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Violence near Asbury Park school claims life of teen
A teen gunned down near Asbury Park Middle School Wednesday morning has died. The shooting of 18-year-old Tylik Pugh raised fears of retribution and prompted education officials to close all five schools in the district. Prosecutors will not discuss the murder investigation, but they did say no arrests have been made. Meanwhile, parents are preparing to send their children back to class following the two-day shutdown. Related Information Shooting retaliation fears close Asbury Park public schools


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