Monday, September 29, 2008

Man charged with attempted murder of Marine on leave

Bridgewater man faces attempted murder charge in shooting of Marine home on leave

BRIDGEWATER —A township man faces an attempted murder charge after he allegedly shot a 21-year-old Marine who was home on leave late Friday, authorities said.

Jared J. Armbruster, 26, allegedly shot Lance Cpl. Joseph Patischnock in the abdomen near 3rd Street and Fulton Street, Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne Forrest said. He did not immediately say what led to the shooting.

Patishnock was listed in stable condition Saturday after undergoing surgery.

At about 11:30 p.m. Friday, police responded after several 911 calls reporting that shots had been fired in the area, Forrest said. Investigators found spent bullet casings at the scene, but the victim had already been taken to the hospital.
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