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Keansburg man charged in shooting at Freehold Borough Public Library

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office announced the arrest of 19-year-old Kanye P. Faucette for attempted murder and weapons charges.

Rebecca Eugene

May 5, 2026, 5:55 PM

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Two people are facing charges in connection with a shooting at the Freehold Borough Public Library last week.

The shooting occurred on April 30 at around 4 p.m. Police found a male victim that has yet to be identified with gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he is now in stable condition.

RELATED: Man shot on East Main Street in Freehold Borough, authorities say

RELATED: Freehold Library still closed following shooting

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s office announced the arrest of 19-year-old Kanye P. Faucette for attempted murder and weapons charges. Authorities identified Faucette as the person responsible for the shooting.

Police later arrested 20-year-old Heaven D. Holmes on charges related to the incident.

Both Faucette and Holmes are being held in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution as they await future court proceedings.

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