Police-involved Shooting Under Investigation in S. Toms River, NJ

South Toms River, N.J. — Authorities in Ocean County are investigating a non-fatal police-involved shooting.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer says his office and the Ocean County Sheriff's Office's Crime Scene Investigation Unit are currently investigating a non-fatal police officer-involved shooting that occurred in South Toms River on at about 9:49 Wednesday night, April 29th.

Few Details Released Due to State Guidelines

Billhimer said no further information is being released at this time pursuant to a New Jersey Attorney General directive.

A public statement will be released upon completion of the investigation, with the approval of the Attorney General.

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