HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PBN) Hamilton Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times in the 800 block of S Olden Ave just before 9:00 Pm. Officers, we’re still investigating the scene as of 10:30 with a large area. The gunshot victim was transported to Capital Health trauma center, where the current condition is unknown.

Numerous residents reported hearing multiple shots fired and then seeing a man transported on a stretcher.

Hamilton Police reported On Friday August 18, 2023 at approximately 9:02 P.M., Officers were
dispatched to the area of South Olden Avenue and East Franklin Street on a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival Officers located a victim who was shot several times on the 600 block of East
Franklin Street. The suspect, who was described as a black male wearing all black, fled the
scene towards South Olden Avenue. The victim, a 43-year-old male from Hamilton, was taken
to Capital Health Fuld for treatment. His injuries are considered non-life threatening. The
investigation is ongoing. Hamilton Police reported On Friday August 18, 2023 at approximately 9:02 P.M., Officers were
dispatched to the area of South Olden Avenue and East Franklin Street on a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival Officers located a victim who was shot several times on the 600 block of East
Franklin Street. The suspect, who was described as a black male wearing all black, fled the
scene towards South Olden Avenue. The victim, a 43-year-old male from Hamilton, was taken
to Capital Health Fuld for treatment. His injuries are considered non-life threatening. The
investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective James Rickey
of the Hamilton Police Division Major Crimes Unit at (609) 689-5822

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