Victim ‘critical’ after Neptune shooting, police say

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    Authorities are investigating a shooting in Neptune this evening.

    According to a release from the Neptune Township Police Department, the incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. on the 1300 block of 7th Avenue.

    The victim was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune with a single gunshot wound, the release said.

    Police did not immediately release the gender of the victim, who is currently listed in critical condition. 

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    Anyone with information should contact Neptune Det. Sgt. Leslie Borges at 732-988-8000 x413 or Monmouth County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-671-4400.

    This is a developing story.

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