Ocean County Home Struck By Gunfire Under Probe

LAKEWOOD – Authorities are investigating a potential shooting incident that occurred Sunday evening on Cedar Street.

According to police, they received a 911 call around 9:15 p.m. reporting a “loud pop” sound on Cedar Street. The resident told police that he saw a black colored pickup truck traveling in the area around the same time, as well as a broken glass bottle in the roadway.

Officers responded to the area to check for any additional cause for concern but found none at the time, Lakewood Police said.

About an hour later, police received another call from different Cedar Street resident who found a suspected bullet hole in the doorframe of a second-floor bedroom.

Officer Conner Woods later located at black Chevy Silverado unoccupied a few blocks away, which is believed to be linked to the incident.

The Lakewood Police Department is actively seeking information and urges anyone with details to contact Detective Tyler Bennett at 732-363-0200 ext. 5405.