Homicide investigation launched in keansburg after man found dead with gunshot wound
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Homicide investigation launched in Keansburg after man found dead with gunshot wound

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July 25, 2026
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Police are investigating after an adult man was found with a gunshot wound on Carr Avenue and later died at a local hospital.

Freehold, NJ – A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot Monday night in Keansburg, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

Officers with the Keansburg Police Department responded at approximately 8:56 p.m. to the 40 block of Carr Avenue following a 911 call reporting a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.

Victim died at local hospital

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity or provided information about a possible suspect as the investigation remains in its early stages.

Detectives seeking information

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and the Keansburg Police Department are jointly investigating the homicide.

Officials are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Joseph Mason at 732-431-7160, ext. 2189, or Keansburg Police Department Detective Michael Sheehan at 732-787-0600.

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