FREEHOLD, NJ – Yacir James, a 26-year-old Keansburg man, has been recently arrested and charged in connection with the shooting of a Keyport man, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Wednesday. James is facing charges of first-degree Attempted Murder, second-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Firearm), and second-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
At approximately 9:07 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Keansburg Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Highland Boulevard for a report of shots fired and a possible shooting victim at the corner of Maplewood Avenue and Highland Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers found a male victim in the street, suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is currently in stable condition.
The defendant was taken into custody a short time later, and the investigation is ongoing.