A shooting was reported at the Ocean County Mall at 1201 Hooper Avenue, Toms River. new jersey On Wednesday, reports emerged that a 17-year-old man was shooting. Multiple scanner reports indicate shooting occurred nearby Applebee’s In the mall.
“A 17-year-old was reportedly shot in the area of ​​the Ocean County Mall near Applebee’s,” a scanner Report read. Reports indicate a heavy police presence in the area.
local report indicated The suspect, described as a “black male wearing a hoodie and jeans,” is believed to have fled in a gray sedan. More details added to scanner reports. a report claim A BB gun was used. Meanwhile, scanner reports indicate the vehicle may be a gray or silver Mercedes-Benz and may have been the getaway vehicle. It was reportedly seen heading toward Route 37. HT.com cannot independently verify this information.
The Toms River Police Department has not officially released a statement regarding the incident. according to social media pages The Ocean County Mall is closed as of this writing.
Ocean County Mall: Reports of shooting spark fears
Some people are reacting to reports of a shooting at a New Jersey mall. “Is there any safe place in this world?” one person asked. Another chimed in: “My friend and I just left there an hour ago OMG!!”
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Someone else added: “No one should be carrying a gun except law enforcement!! End of story!!”.
Local news pages shared scanner calls indicating the response from law enforcement in the area.
“First responders are on scene between the Ocean County Mall and Applebee’s after a 17-year-old male was shot in the face,” they noted.
One person shared a photo showing a number of police cars present.
Meanwhile, a person claiming to be at the scene described what happened. “My boyfriend and I had just left Applebees when we saw police running in with rifles. As we were leaving we heard police and first responders say what they thought was a BB gun and there was a superficial wound to the chin,” they wrote on the Meta-owned platform.
Another person who claimed to be at Applebee’s added, “We just left Applebee’s wondering what the hell happened!!! Heavy police…”. A third said: “The mall was packed with police and ambulances.”
One person lamented the law and order situation in Toms River, commenting “Prayers for all! RIP Toms River. Used to be a great place.”
