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Yacir James, 26, was charged with first-degree attempted murder and weapons offenses, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
At approximately 9:07 a.m. on Tuesday, May 2, Keansburg Police were dispatched for a report of shots fired and a possible shooting victim at the corner of Maplewood Avenue and Highland Boulevard.
Keansburg Police discovered a male victim in the street, suffering from a single gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was in stable condition, Santiago said.
The defendant was taken into custody a short time later.
For anyone who may have witnessed this incident, please contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Nicolas Logothetis at 800-533-7443 or Keansburg Township Police Department Detective Thomas Sheehan at 732-787-0600.
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