Rumson Shooting Today: Police-Involved Incident During Burglary Investigation

Incident details

• Time and location: The Rumson shooting today took place on September 6, 2024, around 4:45 a.m. in the area of Avenue of Two Rivers South and Shrewsbury Drive in Rumson, NJ

• Sequence of events:

  • At 4:39 a.m., a resident reported two men in black with ski masks trying to break into cars, initiating the Rumson burglary incident
  • At 4:47 a.m., another resident reported two men attempting to break into her house
  • A Rumson police officer responded to the Rumson burglary incident and reported the suspects hit his car and fled
  • A Fair Haven police officer encountered the suspects in a moving vehicle and ordered them to stop
  • When the vehicle continued towards the officer, he fired multiple shots, resulting in the police shooting in Rumson, NJ

• Suspects:

  • Nnamdi Atumudo, 27, from Newark (shot during the Rumson shooting today)
  • Rasheen Yarbrough, 20

• Charges: Both suspects face charges of burglary, theft, and conspiracy related to the Rumson burglary incident

Investigation process

• Investigating agencies:

  • Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Professional Responsibility Unit
  • Major Crimes Bureau investigating the police shooting in Rumson, NJ

• Protocol: The investigation of the Rumson shooting today follows the state Office of the Attorney General's Law Enforcement Directive No. 2019-4, ensuring an independent investigation of police use-of-force cases

• Public information: Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago stated that more information about the Rumson shooting today will be released as it becomes available

New Jersey police shooting protocols

• Use of Force Policy: Revised in December 2020, prohibiting all forms of physical force against civilians except as a last resort after attempting to de-escalate, relevant to incidents like the police shooting in Rumson, NJ

• Officer training: All NJ law enforcement officers are required to complete a two-day training program on de-escalation and limiting use of force, which applies to situations like the Rumson shooting today

• Duty to intervene: Officers are required to intercede if they observe another officer engaging in illegal or excessive force during incidents such as the Rumson burglary incident

Recent policy changes

• Barricade situations: As of August 2024, officers are instructed to wait for appropriate resources and not force a resolution unless immediately necessary, which could impact future incidents similar to the Rumson shooting today

• ARRIVE Together program: Expansion of the program to provide mental health professionals for critical incident response, potentially applicable in situations like the police shooting in Rumson, NJ

• Tactical disengagement: Law enforcement can consider leaving, delaying contact, or planning contact under different circumstances in certain situations, which could affect responses to incidents like the Rumson burglary incident

FAQ

What happened in the Rumson shooting today?

A police-involved shooting occurred in Rumson, NJ on September 6, 2024, during a burglary investigation. A Fair Haven police officer shot a 27-year-old Newark man, who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Where did the police shooting in Rumson, NJ take place?

The shooting took place around 4:45 a.m. in the area of Avenue of Two Rivers South and Shrewsbury Drive in Rumson, NJ.

Who were the suspects involved in the Rumson burglary incident?

The suspects were identified as Nnamdi Atumudo, 27, from Newark (who was shot during the incident) and Rasheen Yarbrough, 20. Both face charges of burglary, theft, and conspiracy.

What led to the police shooting in Rumson, NJ?

The shooting occurred after residents reported attempted car break-ins and a home invasion. When police encountered the suspects in a moving vehicle and ordered them to stop, the vehicle continued towards an officer, prompting him to fire multiple shots.

Who is investigating the Rumson shooting today and the related burglary incident?

The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Professional Responsibility Unit and Major Crimes Bureau are investigating both the shooting and the burglary incident, following the state's protocol for independent investigations of police use-of-force cases.