According to the Ocean County Prosecutors Office, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Barnegat Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a double homicide that occurred on Lincoln Avenue in Barnegat Township.
“The suspect is in custody and there is no danger to the public at this time,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated. “Additional information will be released when it becomes available,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded.
Due to a subject search being undertaken in the area, schools were placed on a precautionary shelter in place, according to police on Thursday afternoon. "We've found the subject. The neighborhood or district schools are not in danger."
Because of police activity on Bengal Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue on Thursday afternoon, police had advised locals to stay away from the area.