Crime & Safety
Toms River Man Hospitalized After Gunshot Report: Police
Police said the man fired a shot into the air and took off; there were no injuries.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Toms River man was taken to the hospital on Sunday evening after police responded to a report of shots fired in the township, police said.
Police were called to Red Cedar Street for a report of gunfire.
The investigation found the man, who police said was "emotionally disturbed," had fired one shot into the air and then fled.
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He was taken to Community Medical Center for evaluation after police found him, police said.
There were no injuries.
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