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Reports of police activity in the area of Ravenwood Dr in Toms River
Police are evacuating neighboring homes.
UPDATE: Multiple shootings have occurred at different locations in Toms River. One shooting on Ravenwood Dr. involved Maxwell A. Johnston, who allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend, Gabriella Caroleo, in Manchester.
US Marshals are on the scene. At least four shots were fired by the suspect before he reportedly fled. Drones are being used in the immediate area.
A second shooting has now been reported on Brookside. Stay indoors, as this is a dangerous situation.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Confirmed reports indicate shots have been fired in the area of Ravenwood Dr in Toms River, and SWAT teams are en route.
The suspect remains at large, and police are evacuating neighboring homes.
A witness at the scene told Channel3 NOW, “This is my neighbor directly behind me; we have all been evacuated.”
There are speculations about a possible connection to the Manchester shooter, but this is unconfirmed.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Manchester Township Police Chief Antonio Ellis announced that Maxwell Johnston, 35, of Manchester Township, has been charged with Murder, in connection with the shooting death of Gabriella Caroleo, 25, of Seaside Heights, in Manchester Township on June 27, 2024. Johnston was also charged with Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and being a Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon, all arising out of the same incident.
Police ask public to please stay out of the area.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
