Fatal shooting remains under investigation

MONMOUTH COUNTY:  An investigation into the circumstances behind a double shooting that left one dead and another injured last week is active and ongoing, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced yesterday.

The shootings occurred last Wednesday, July 10, shortly after 3:00am.  Officers from the Red Bank Police Department responded to the 100 block of River Street for a report of shots fired.

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When they arrived on the scene, the officers discovered two victims, both male, suffering from gunshot wounds.

One victim identified as Mikal Muhammad, 36 of Red Bank, was pronounced deceased on scene.

The other male was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, treated, and released.

The investigation involving members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and Red Bank Police Department remains ongoing.

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Anyone with information is urged to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Kayla Santiago at 800-533-7443 or Red Bank Police Detective Mike Zadlock at 732-530-2700. Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android - https://www.p3tips.com/1182 ); by calling 800-671-4400; or by going to the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com

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