UPDATE: Morris County man charged with murder in connection to Independence Township shooting
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – A Morris County man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened Thursday morning in Independence Township, according to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office.
Anthony J. Garvin, 34, of Netcong Borough was charged with first-degree murder, specifically by shooting the victim, and second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose. He is currently being held in the Berks County Prison in Leesport, Pennsylvania pending his extradition to New Jersey, authorities said.
On June 27, at around 8:19 a.m., police were notified of a shooting incident on Alphano Road near the Allamuchy Township border.
Police said that they were tracking the suspect and this was a targeted act.
People in the area were asked to shelter in place. Alphano Road was closed and has since reopened.
Garvin was located at around 11:30 a.m. in Pennsylvania and taken into custody, officials said.
Authorities did not release any information about the victim.
“This matter remains under investigation and additional charges maybe forthcoming as additional information is gathered,” the prosecutor’s office said.
No further information about the incident was released.
The joint investigation was conducted by the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, Independence Township Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police and Wyomissing Police Township (PA), and the New Jersey State Police. The Warren County Tactical Team and New Jersey State Police assets from the Crime Scene Unit, Canine Unit, Emergency Response Bureau, and Aviation Bureau assisted.
