On May 14th, 2024 at approximately 4:05PM multiple Toms River Police officers responded to the area of Camino Medio for reported gunshots heard in the area. Contact was made with a male victim who stated that he was riding his bicycle through the Friendly Village development and was shot at by a juvenile he apparently knew. Multiple rounds were fired, none of which hit the victim but some did hit neighboring houses.
The Ocean County CSI Unit responded to document the scene and collect evidence. The juvenile suspect has been identified and juvenile complaints were approved and signed for Attempted Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mastronardy 732-349-0150 X1346.