ICYMI - Gun Shots Fired in Watchung Retail Store

WATCHUNG, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Watchung Borough Chief of Police Scott Anderle announced an investigation into a report of gun shots fired in the late evening hours of Monday, March 17, 2025, in Watchung. 

Prosecutor McDonald stated that on March 17, 2025, at approximately 9:39 p.m., Watchung Police officers responded to a business located on Route 22 West for a report of gun shots fired. Upon arrival, officers observed evidence of gunshot damage to the building of the business. No injuries were reported to be sustained as a result of the shots fired. Detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene along with detectives from the Watchung Borough Police Department. 

The investigation is ongoing. Prosecutor McDonald, Chief Roman, and Chief Anderle request anyone with information relating to this incident to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (908) 231-7100 or the Watchung Borough Police Department at (908) 756-3663 or via the STOPit app. 

The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. STOPit can be downloaded to your smart phone for free at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All anonymous STOPit reports, and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential. NOTE: The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed.