Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.
Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Carteret Shooting Suspect Apprehended

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June 13, 2024

CARTERET, NJ – Authorities have successfully apprehended the suspect involved in a recent shooting in the Borough of Carteret, as announced by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Carteret Police Chief Dennis McFadden.

The incident occurred on June 12, 2024, on Roosevelt Avenue, where police responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, two female victims with gunshot wounds were discovered and quickly airlifted to the hospital in critical condition. Tragically, one of the victims later died from her injuries, while the other remains in critical condition.

Detectives Keith Cassens of the Carteret Police Department and Javier Morillo of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office led the investigation, which resulted in the swift apprehension of the suspect. With the suspect now in custody, authorities have confirmed that there is no further threat to the community.

The investigation is still active, and updates will be provided as more details become available. The Carteret Police Department continues to urge anyone with additional information about the incident to contact Detective Cassens at 732-541-3852 or Detective Morillo at 732-745-8843 to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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