RANDOLPH —Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Township of Randolph Police Chief David Stokoe confirm a fatal shooting that occurred last night at RTSP Shooting Range located at 961 Route 10 East, Randolph.
On Saturday, September 19, at approximately 7:30 p.m. the Randolph Police Department was notified of a shooting that occurred at RTSP. Upon their response, it was learned that a 21 year old male had fatally shot himself while inside the gun range. Although the male was transported to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
This matter continues to be investigated, but is considered to be an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community. No other persons were involved in this incident and no criminal charges are expected.
Due to the nature of this incident, no further details as to the identity of the decedent will be released.
This matter is being investigated by the Randolph Police Department, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.
According to its website, RTSP opened in November 2011 and is a 35,000-square-foot, which includes a 15,000 square foot training facility, 4,000 square foot Shoot House, 900 square foot Digital Simulator, and a 900 square foot Dojo, state-of-the-art indoor facility, including two shooting ranges, a store, and a training facility. Its ranges accommodate handguns, shotguns, and rifles.
