Prosecutor: Woman suffering from gunshot found in car in Franklin Township

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old Somerset County woman in critical condition.

News 12 Staff

Oct 23, 2019, 9:32 PM

Updated 1,640 days ago

Share:

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old Somerset County woman in critical condition.
The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office says that the woman was found in the driver’s seat of a car near Phillips Road and Matilda Avenue, near the Arbors apartment complex in Franklin Township Tuesday evening. Police were in the area for reports of gunfire and found the woman unconscious inside the car.
Neighbor Lisa Talbert said that she heard four gunshots. She was the first to call 911.
“And I let them know someone got shot. And those were very loud bullets, so it was a big gun,” she says.
Talbert says that she saw the victims’ white Nissan Altima blocking much of the road. She says that she did not recognize the car or the victim as someone who lives in the complex.
“The car was running, but it wasn’t moving. So, I sat there for a minute and said, ‘That car doesn’t look right,’” Talbert says.
Soon after, Talbert says that first responders arrived. The victim, who was not identified, was taken to the hospital and is listed in critical condition.
Somerset County Crime Stoppers is offering an up to $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case.
Anyone who may have information about the shooting should call the prosecutor at 908-231-7100, the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-5533 or the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477).
 


More from News 12
0:28
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say

1:53
Rain, clouds followed by mild temps and clearer skies in Connecticut

Rain, clouds followed by mild temps and clearer skies in Connecticut

2:06
STORM Academy basketball coach recalls teen fatally shot in Bridgeport

STORM Academy basketball coach recalls teen fatally shot in Bridgeport

0:25
New Haven PD releases form to better serve individuals with disabilities during emergencies

New Haven PD releases form to better serve individuals with disabilities during emergencies

2:33
Nearly 100-year-old time capsule discovered by Norwalk demo crew

Nearly 100-year-old time capsule discovered by Norwalk demo crew

2:25
CT partnering with other states to regulate artificial intelligence

CT partnering with other states to regulate artificial intelligence

0:35
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck

1:02
Broadway star takes over Fairfield SHU Community Theatre

Broadway star takes over Fairfield SHU Community Theatre

1:14
Early morning fire displaces 5 people in Bridgeport

Early morning fire displaces 5 people in Bridgeport

1:50
FBI on alert for potential threats in Connecticut amid Middle East tensions

FBI on alert for potential threats in Connecticut amid Middle East tensions

0:29
Police: Ansonia man arrested for inappropriate messages to 13-year-old boy

Police: Ansonia man arrested for inappropriate messages to 13-year-old boy

0:21
Officials probe suspicious death of Bridgeport man found in Massachusetts house

Officials probe suspicious death of Bridgeport man found in Massachusetts house

0:29
Thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry stolen during smash-and-grab robbery at Trumbull Mall

Thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry stolen during smash-and-grab robbery at Trumbull Mall

1:55
The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

Guide: How to host Passover on a budget

Guide: How to host Passover on a budget

Is your mom awesome? Connecticut tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Is your mom awesome? Connecticut tell us why your Mom Rocks!

2:34
Bridgeport sexual assault survivor shares story during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Bridgeport sexual assault survivor shares story during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

2:11
Milford business owner loses house and dog in fire; effort to help underway

Milford business owner loses house and dog in fire; effort to help underway

2:27
17-year-old dies from gunshot to head, becomes Bridgeport’s 4th homicide victim this year

17-year-old dies from gunshot to head, becomes Bridgeport’s 4th homicide victim this year

2:17
Renters push for ban on 'no cause' evictions, but CT lawmakers are wary

Renters push for ban on 'no cause' evictions, but CT lawmakers are wary