Update: Prosecutor Releases Statement on South Toms River Officer-Involved Shooting

Officer-Involved Shooting in South Toms River Leaves One Injured, Investigation Underway South Toms River, NJ — A person was injured in a police-involved shooting Tuesday night in South Toms River, prompting an active investigation by county authorities and limiting what officials can publicly release. The shooting occurred around 9:49 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, who confirmed the incident was non-fatal. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation alongside the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit. The insident happened near South Main Street and Dover Road (pictured in photo), according to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Early reports on social media claimed an officer was shot. This was later debunked. Limited details as investigation begins Officials have not released information about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, the identity of the individual involved, or the agency connected to the officer. Under New Jersey Attorney General Directive No. 2006-5, authorities are restricted from sharing additional details while the investigation is ongoing. That directive governs how officer-involved shootings are handled statewide, including protocols for transparency and independent review. State oversight expected In New Jersey, officer-involved shootings typically undergo