Two suspects are in custody following a shooting overnight in Barnegat, confirm Township Police. 


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Barnegat Police had issued Nixle alerts early Friday morning advising residents near Burr Street and the downtown area to lock their doors and windows and to stay inside. About an hour later both alerts were canceled with word that the suspects were in custody.

Authorities would not provide further details and said the investigation is ongoing

Route 9 was closed in both directions in Barnegat between Hillside and Bay Avenues all morning but reopened around 8:30 a.m. Police would not say if the closure was related to the shooting.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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