A twenty two year old Old Bridge man was shot to death last night in the Cliffwood Beach section of Aberdeen Township.
William Henry Karecki’s death was first reported by his father, Ed Karecki, in the Monmouth County News Group on facebook.
Ed Karecki told The Asbury Park Press that “Billy” was shot nine times in his Ford Explorer in a parking lot off Ocean Boulevard, less than a mile from his home.
Charles Webster, spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, said that the Aberdeen Police Department responded to a 911 call at 9:44 p.m. on Sunday which reported a young deceased male in a parking lot near 2 Ocean Boulevard. Upon arrival patrols located and identified Billy Karecki who was obviously deceased.
No arrests have been made. The Prosecutor’s Office and the Aberdeeen Police Department are investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Patrick Petruzziello of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-800-533-7443 or Detective Anthony Valentino of the Aberdeen Township Police Department at 732-583-4200, ext 205.
Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text “MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637; or, they can email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com. Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals and fugitives.