Neptune Man At Large After Shooting at His Girlfriend’s Son

The live-in boyfriend of a Neptune Township woman is at large on attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting at her teenage son.

The Monmouth County Prosecutors Office is searching for 57-year-old Howard Charles Long. Officials say early Thursday evening, following an argument and physical altercation at a residence on Fordham Avenue, Long retrieved a handgun and fired a shot at the 17-year-old boy.   Officials say when he missed,Long  began chasing the victim outside and fired another shot.

Long fled in a vehicle when the victim's father arrived who called 9-1-1.

Complaints were signed against Long for Attempted Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose. A warrant for his arrest was issued Friday.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Pamela Ricciardi of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office at (800) 533-7443 or Detective Jason Petillo of the Neptune Township Police Department at (732) 988-8000.