Teen With Gun Arrested Following Brawl at Apartment Complex in Mays Landing, NJ

• Armed teen arrested after fight in Hamilton Township
• Incident involved multiple juveniles
• Investigation is ongoing

A fight involving a group of juveniles in Hamilton Township resulted in one teenager being arrested on gun charges.

Police Respond to Fight at Apartment Complex

The Hamilton Township Police Department says at about 4:15 Tuesday afternoon, their officers were called to the Gardens at Cologne apartment complex on the 1900 block of Cologne Avenue for a report of a fight between juveniles.

Authorities said that during the altercation, one of the individuals involved was reported to have brandished a firearm.

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Charges Filed Against 17-year-old

Following an investigation, a 17-year-old man from Mays Landing was arrested and charged with the following:

• 2 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Handgun
• 2 counts of Possession of a Handgun for an Unlawful Purpose
• Aggravated Assault by Pointing a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm by a Minor

The unnamed juvenile was lodged at Harborfields Juvenile Detention Center in Egg Harbor City pending court proceedings. No injuries were reported.

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Investigation Remains Ongoing

The Township of Hamilton Police Department continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with additional information is urged to call (609) 625-2700.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.