Man Killed in Toms River Wawa Shooting
Man Killed in Toms River Wawa Shooting
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Authorities said the victim was shot in the head; New Jersey 101.5 reported that he was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where he was pronounced dead.
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ABC7 reported that investigators were seeking a black Acura with front-end damage in connection with the shooting.
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The Wawa’s entrances were reportedly blocked while investigators processed the scene, according to Jersey Shore Online.
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Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy confirmed that the victim was shot while inside a truck, and News 12 reported that multiple police, fire and EMS crews responded.
A 42-year-old man was shot and killed Friday morning in the parking lot of a Wawa on Route 37 in Toms River, New Jersey. App.com reports that Bruce Gress was found with a gunshot wound to the head around 7:20 a.m., airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, and pronounced dead. Police have charged 51-year-old Douglas Cobb—also known as Douglas Green and nicknamed "Bootknock"—with murder in connection with the shooting Fox29.
Cobb remains at large. Fox5NY reports he was last seen driving a dark-colored sedan, possibly a black Acura with front-end damage. The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, Toms River police, and the Ocean County Sheriff's Office are investigating the fatal shooting.
Victim Shot in Truck During Morning Incident
Bruce Gress, 42, was shot while sitting inside a truck in the Wawa parking lot early Friday. Shore News Network reports he was airlifted by helicopter to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where he was later pronounced dead. Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy confirmed the victim was shot while still in his vehicle at the scene.
Suspect Wanted After Alleged Argument Escalates
The shooting reportedly followed an argument between two men, though authorities have not publicly confirmed those details. Douglas Cobb, 51, has been charged with murder in connection with Gress's death. Audacy identified Cobb by several names: Douglas Green and the nickname "Bootknock." He fled the scene in a vehicle.
Police Seek Dark Sedan With Front-End Damage
Investigators are searching for a dark-colored sedan believed to be connected to the shooting. Fox29 reports that police are looking for a black Acura with front-end damage. The vehicle fled the Wawa parking lot after the fatal shooting. Anyone with information about the suspect or vehicle is urged to contact authorities.
Investigation Continues Across Multiple Agencies
The Wawa's entrances were blocked while investigators processed the scene. Multiple police, fire, and EMS crews responded to the parking lot on Friday morning. The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, Toms River police, and the Ocean County Sheriff's Office are all involved in the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting.
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