19-year-old charged for beachwood shooting incident

19-year-old charged for Beachwood shooting incident

BEACHWOOD, NJ – A 19-year-old male suspect was arrested and charged for a shooting incident that occurred in Beachwood on Monday.

According to the Beachwood Police Department, patrol officers responded to reports of shots fired on Monday at 2:51 p.m. in the 300 block of Mizzen Avenue.

During the investigation, officers found a spent shell casing and multiple witnesses to the incident. Nathaniel Cichocki, a 19-year-old male from Tiller Avenue, Beachwood, was arrested as a result of the investigation.

With the assistance of officers from the Toms River Police Department, Beachwood investigators quickly located and apprehended the subject.

Officers also located and seized a Hi-Point Model C9 handgun that was used in this incident.

There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident. The defendant was transported to the Beachwood Police Department for processing. He was charged with Unlawful possession of a handgun 2C:39-5(b)(1) and Endangering another person 2C:24-7.1a(1).

Adam Devine

Adam Devine

Adam covers New York City and regional news for Shore News Network. He is currently attending college and freelances about crime in New York City and regional news.