The victim, a 29-year-old New Brunswick man, suffered a gunshot wound to his lower-extremity, said police.
FRANKLIN - Authorities are investigating a shooting in the township Wednesday in which a man suffered a non-life threatening injury, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said on Thursday.
At approximately 3:35 p.m., police received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting gunshots fired in the area of Fuller Street, the release stated.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 29-year-old New Brunswick man who had been shot in his lower extremity, police said. The victim was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital.
A preliminary investigation has revealed that the shooting was an isolated incident, according to police.
Authorities are asking anyone with knowledge of the incident to the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at 908 231-7100, the Franklin Township Police Department 732 873-5533 or the Somerset County Crime Stoppers' Tip Line at 1-888-577-8477 or online at www.888577tips.org or www.scpo.net and click on either "Crime Stoppers" or "TIPS HOTLINE."
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.
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