News12 New York
N12 Originals
Numbers & Links
Local
Crime
Weather
Politics
Toll of Commuting
74°
Local
Crime
Weather
Politics
Toll of Commuting

Police: 4 teens charged for shooting 26 students with toy gun at Toms River school

The students were brought back indoors, and those who were hit were checked for injuries by the school nurse staff, according to police.

Lanette Espy

Feb 28, 2024, 12:17 PM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

Four teens are facing charges in Beachwood for shooting 26 students with a toy gun Monday at Toms River Intermediate School South, according to police.

Authorities say they were alerted to students being shot with Orbeez guns while they were walking on the outdoor track during gym class.

The students were brought back indoors, and those who were hit were checked for injuries by the school nurse staff, according to police. They say 26 students were struck by the Orbeez beads. No one was seriously injured.

An Orbeez gun is described as a high-powered water gun that shoots small, colorful Orbeez beads.

Officials say they confiscated the three guns and later received another report of teens shooting Orbeez at a home on Mizzen Avenue. They say the victim was struck in the leg. They were not seriously injured.

The four teens were charged with harassment and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.

Anyone with any additional information should contact Detective David Bowden at 732-286-6000, ext. 100.

More From News12

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices