Two people shot in Long Branch an hour apart

Two people have been reportedly shot in Long Branch in the early morning hours on Wednesday, authorities said.

Reported by app.com, the first shooting occurred on Long Branch Avenue at 1:34 a.m. and the second took place on Broadway at 2:34 a.m.

Long Branch shooting

Authorities are investigating but have yet to release if the incidents are related.

Lt. Doug Gotfredsen of LBPD told the app.com that the shootings were being investigated by LBPD detectives and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

Gotfredsen did not comment on the condition, age or gender of the two individuals.

Anyone with information on the shootings should call the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443 or the Long Branch Police detectives can be reached at 732-222-1000.

Anonymous tips can be made to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers on its confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400, or by texting “MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637; or, email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.