An 18-year-old was shot Saturday in Lakewood as investigators examine whether the violence may be connected to a fatal shooting that occurred in the township last week.
Lakewood, NJ – An 18-year-old male was shot Saturday in Lakewood as authorities investigate whether the incident may be tied to a deadly shooting that occurred in the township just days earlier.
Emergency responders were called to East 4th Street after reports of gunfire in the area. Officers arriving at the scene located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Key Points
• An 18-year-old male was shot Saturday on East 4th Street in Lakewood
• The victim was injured during the shooting, though his condition has not been released
• Investigators are examining whether the incident may be linked to a deadly shooting last week
Investigation underway after East 4th Street shooting
Authorities have not released details about the victim’s condition or whether any suspects have been identified. Police have also not confirmed whether anyone is in custody in connection with the shooting as the investigation continues.
Possible link to fatal shooting last week
Investigators are examining whether the latest shooting could be connected to a homicide that occurred last week in another part of Lakewood. In that incident, officers responded shortly after 8:15 p.m. to the area of Pearl Street, where a juvenile male had been shot in the back.
Juvenile suspect charged in earlier case
The victim from the earlier shooting was transported to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, where he later died from his injuries.
Authorities arrested a juvenile suspect in connection with the killing. Because of the suspect’s age, police have not publicly released the identity. Officials said the suspect is currently being held at the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center and faces charges including murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Police examining possible retaliation
Law enforcement officials have not confirmed that the two incidents are directly related.