2 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Long Branch TikTok Star: Monmouth County Prosecutor
Two people, including a juvenile, were arrested and charged on Monday, June 30 with a fatal shooting on Long Branch that killed a popular TikToker, authorities said.
On Thursday, June 12 at 8:58 p.m., Long Branch police responded to the beach area between the shoreline and the boardwalk of Pier Village for a report of shots fired, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. Upon arrival, officers discovered Chrystopher Whyte suffering from a single gunshot wound, Santiago said.
Whyte was pronounced dead at the scene, Santiago said.
The juvenile is charged with juvenile complaints tha…
TikTok In Shock After Star Shot Dead In Long Branch Moments After Final Video
A popular TikTok star was shot and killed Thursday night, June 12, on the beach in Long Branch — just hours after posting what would become his final video.
Chrystopher Whyte, of North Brunswick, was found with a single gunshot wound near the shoreline by Pier Village shortly before 9 p.m., NJ Advance says, citing a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Whyte, who had more than 92,800 followers on TikTok, was known for his infectious energy — dancing in his car and surprising fans with backflips. His last video, in which he's sitting …
Jersey Shore's Oceanfest Returns After 2-Year COVID Hiatus
Oceanfest is back, baby.
The day-long Fourth of July event is making its big return this summer after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, according to its website.
With a steady decline in New Jersey's coronavirus cases, "it is the perfect time to bring Oceanfest back,” Co-chair Esther Cohen told NJ Advance Media.
Oceanfest is held along the Long Branch boardwalk from Pier Village to Seven Presidents’ Park.
It will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4, and feature live music, more than 40 food vendors, arts and crafts, and beach activities, according to NJ.com. Fireworks blast off at…