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Prosecutors: Man, woman found shot to death inside Pittstown home in apparent targeted attack

Around 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Franklin Township police responded to a report of an unconscious woman with apparent physical trauma at home on Upper Kingtown Road.

Rose Shannon

Aug 3, 2025, 2:12 PM

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Two people were found died Saturday inside a home in the Pittstown section of Franklin Township in what the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office believes was a target attack.

Around 12:20 p.m. Saturday, Franklin Township police responded to a report of an unconscious woman with apparent physical trauma at home on Upper Kingtown Road.

Officers found two people, 33-year-old Lauren Semanchik, of Pittstown, and 29-year-old Tyler Webb, 29, of Forked River, with gunshot wounds.

Prosecutors believe the shooting was a targeted act but did not provide any further details. They say there is no danger to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant David Petelle or Detective Quayshaun Brooks at 908-788-1129.

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