Police investigate gunshots

RED BANK - - Police are investigating four instances of gunshots being fired, all on the west side, between July 31 and Aug. 22, according to a press release from the Red Bank Police Department.

The first incident occurred July 31 at 12:10 a.m. in the area of Drs. James Parker Boulevard and South Pearl Street, according to Red Bank police.

There were reports of gunshots being fired, but police did not find anything related to the incident until 8:10 a.m. It was reported that a single bullet entered through a window and became lodged inside a residence on Drs. James Parker Boulevard, according to the press release. No one was injured at the home and it was occupied at the time of the initial call, according to the press release.

The second incident also occurred July 31 at 11:16 a.m. at a residence on Clinton Place. The police responded and discovered that a bullet had struck the front of the residence's exterior and lodged in the exterior sheathing of the building, according to the press release.

No one was injured in this incident either and the bullet did not enter into the residence, according to police.

"The homeowner reported that they heard what may have been gunshots at about 10 p.m. on July 30, however, never called police," according to the Aug. 31 press release.

The third incident occurred on Aug. 14 at 11:37 p.m. located at Montgomery Terrace where police received a report of shots fired. Shell casings were recovered at the scene, but no one reported seeing anything and there were no injuries or property damage reported, according to police.

The fourth incident occurred Aug. 22 at 10:59 p.m. at a residence on Tilton Avenue when police responded to a report of gunshots being fired, according to the press release.

Shell casings were found on River Street, near Tilton Avenue, and a blue or green Nissan Maxima was seen leaving the area, according to police. Police do not know if the car is related to the incident.

"It's still under investigation whether they [the four incidents] are related or not," said Red Bank Police Capt. Stephen McCarthy. "At this point we don't know." He added that there is no current evidence to show that these incidents are or are not gang-related at this point as the investigation is still ongoing.

"All projectiles and shell casings have been submitted to the New Jersey State Police Firearm Unit for examination and results are pending," according to the Aug. 31 press release.

Anyone with who has further information can contact the Red Bank Police Detective Division at (732) 530-2719.

For those with further information who wish to remain anonymous, contact the Red Bank Police Tips Line at (732) 450-9704.