Crime & Safety
Body of Toms River Man Found in Ocean off Avon
Authorities have confirmed the identity of a man found dead in the water Thursday morning
Authorities have confirmed the identity of a body found near the shore in the Atlantic Ocean off Avon-by-the-Sea this morning.
First Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office confirms that the body of Paul Tran of Oakview Drive in Toms River was recovered from the ocean after a 911 call at approximately 5:27 a.m.
The 41-year-old man's death is currently under investigation.
Find out what's happening in Manasquan-Belmarwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here
