Prosecutor: Man died of self-inflicted gunshot wound after body found in vehicle in Hunterdon County parking lot
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – Authorities determined that a man found dead in a vehicle in a Franklin Township parking lot died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
On Saturday, February 15, at around 1:40 a.m., police discovered a male dead in his vehicle in the parking lot of TJ Maxx. The individual suffered a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson
“There were no signs of foul play, and authorities confirm that there is no threat to public safety,” Robeson said.
Detectives from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the incident.
Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis to call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately. Crisis support is also available 24/7 by calling or texting the New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline at 1-855-654-6735 or texting NJ to 741741. NAMI Hunterdon can also connect individuals with free, trained crisis counselors by texting 741-741, Robeson said.
