Prosecutor: 1 dead, 1 hurt in Neptune Township shooting

Authorities say one man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Neptune Township Friday night.

News 12 Staff

Sep 21, 2019, 10:03 PM

Updated 1,679 days ago

Share:

Authorities say one man was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Neptune Township Friday night.
It happened in the 1000 block of Corlies Avenue shortly after 8 p.m., according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of the R-NU Barbershop.
Police say they then learned that two men had arrived at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in separate vehicles, each with gunshot wounds.
The prosecutor's office says 46-year-old Wayne E. Jones, of Neptune Township, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The injured man, a 42-year-old Trenton resident, was treated and released. His identity wasn't provided.
The Monmouth County Prosecutor say the case marks the second homicide at the same location in Neptune Township in the past year. There is no word yet on any arrests.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office at 1-800-533-7443, or to contact Detective Erick Amadruto of the Neptune Township Police Department at 732-988-5200.
Anonymous tips about the case can also be made by calling the Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400, or by texting "MONMOUTH" plus their tip to 274637.


More from News 12
1:02
MTA pushes back start date of congestion pricing two weeks to June 30

MTA pushes back start date of congestion pricing two weeks to June 30

2:10
Temperatures dip overnight; Weekend to feature sun and clouds with some light rain

Temperatures dip overnight; Weekend to feature sun and clouds with some light rain

1:43
Police: 2 people injured when tractor-trailer crashes into Cedar Grove pharmacy

Police: 2 people injured when tractor-trailer crashes into Cedar Grove pharmacy

1:53
Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

3:03
Rutgers students remain on alert amid uptick of incidents near New Brunswick campus as 'Rutgers Day' nears

Rutgers students remain on alert amid uptick of incidents near New Brunswick campus as 'Rutgers Day' nears

0:25
Services announced for US Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. who died at 65

Services announced for US Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. who died at 65

1:08
New Jersey man says his business and family are at risk if TikTok app is banned

New Jersey man says his business and family are at risk if TikTok app is banned

1:09
Workers call out Gov. Murphy for saying there are 2 sides to casino smoking ban proposal

Workers call out Gov. Murphy for saying there are 2 sides to casino smoking ban proposal

0:31
Police: Former Giants lineman Korey Cunningham, 28, found dead in Clifton home

Police: Former Giants lineman Korey Cunningham, 28, found dead in Clifton home

1:21
SUV crashes through Dunkin' in Old Bridge

SUV crashes through Dunkin' in Old Bridge

0:23
North Wildwood approved for emergency beach replenishment

North Wildwood approved for emergency beach replenishment

0:52
Clothesline Project raises awareness of sexual assault survivors

Clothesline Project raises awareness of sexual assault survivors

0:42
Police: 3 women accused of stealing nearly $600 worth of merchandise from Target

Police: 3 women accused of stealing nearly $600 worth of merchandise from Target

2:17
South Brunswick implements plan to prevent fatal crashes

South Brunswick implements plan to prevent fatal crashes

2:28
Main Street New Jersey: Showcasing the best of North Brunswick

Main Street New Jersey: Showcasing the best of North Brunswick

0:28
Former Carteret middle school teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

Former Carteret middle school teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

0:42
Former NJ national guardsman who set off large FBI manhunt pleads guilty to capitol riot charges

Former NJ national guardsman who set off large FBI manhunt pleads guilty to capitol riot charges

0:33
Somerville man indicted in murder of high school classmate

Somerville man indicted in murder of high school classmate

0:27
Police: Bronx man beaten, stabbed at Showboat Resort Atlantic City; 1 arrested

Police: Bronx man beaten, stabbed at Showboat Resort Atlantic City; 1 arrested

2:09
Paws & Pals: Bogey now up for adoption with JerseyGirls Animal Rescue

Paws & Pals: Bogey now up for adoption with JerseyGirls Animal Rescue