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).