Crime & Safety

Award Offered in Franklin Shooting

Prosecutor says information leading to an arrest, indictment could bring $2,500.

A reward is being offered in connection to a shooting authorities said outside of a restaurant in Franklin Township.

Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey D. Soriano said Tuesday a reward of up to $2,500 is being offered by Somerset County Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the individual or individuals responsible for the shooting. 

Soriano said the shooting took place outside of the restaurant at approximately 2:02 a.m. Sunday on Franklin Boulevard in the Somerset section of Franklin. 

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Somerset Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888577tips.org or www.scpo.net. Once there, you can click on either “Crime Stoppers” or “TIPS HOTLINE.” Authorities say all calls will be kept confidential.


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