Arrest Made: 18-Year-Old Fires Shot Into Toms River Home

Asheer Johnson, 18, of Toms River

According to Toms River Police Department, an 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody by Toms River police on a number of counts after it was reported that he fired a gunshot into the residence, causing the bullet to lodge in a patio door.
Lt. Gene Bachonski reported that at around 10:47 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, police were summoned to Oxford Street. The caller reported a "verbal dispute involving a handgun," and upon further investigation, the cops found that rounds had been fired.

The victim said to authorities that a man knocked on his front door and displayed a weapon. After hearing a loud crash, the victim fled upstairs and contacted the police while the male proceeded around to the rear door.
When the responding police arrived, they saw what looked to be a bullet hole in the home's back storm door.
After more research, it was discovered that a bullet had broken through the storm door, entered the house, and became lodged in one of the downstairs doors. The shell casing was found on the back patio.

Bachonski stated that the victim informed the authorities that he knew the man, who was recognized as Toms River resident Asheer Johnson, 18. In the meantime, another Irving Place homeowner called the police to say that a man who matched the description had threatened him with a firearm.

When Johnson was found, officers went to his home and made an arrest. They also found and seized an unregistered handgun.

Johnson is presently being held on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, having hollow point bullets in his possession, unauthorized gun ownership, and possessing a firearm for illegal reasons. He is being held at the Ocean County Jail.