Bomb threat at Toms River Hospital was a hoax. Here is a picture of the “bomb”

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A bomb threat at Community Medical Center in Toms River prompted a rapid response by local and state police Tuesday, leading to the evacuation of nearby patients and a temporary closure of the facility. The incident, which occurred in the early afternoon, prompted the mobilization of Toms River police, New Jersey State Police and specialized bomb disposal units.

Rescue workers immediately secured the area and began investigating the suspicious explosive device. After a thorough investigation, the bomb disposal service concluded that it was not a real explosive device.

The device consisted of a timer, tubes and a box wrapped in black tape.

“The Toms River Police Department and the State Police Bomb Disposal Unit responded. They ultimately determined the device was not real and the hospital is now resuming normal operations,” Mayor Dan Rodrick said in a statement. “Chief Lieutenant Sundack and Lieutenant Moeller were on scene as incident commanders. All is well and everyone is safe.”

Authorities confirmed that regular operations at the hospital resumed shortly after the all-clear was given. The evacuation order was lifted and patients were allowed to return to their rooms.

Toms River Police have not released any further details about the origin of the hoax or any possible suspects. The investigation into the incident is ongoing as officers try to determine who is responsible for the false alarm.

PHILADELPHIA — One man was killed and another injured in a shooting Monday night in North Philadelphia. The incident occurred around 8:12 p.m. on the freeway near the 4700 block of North 11th Street.

According to Philadelphia police, the first victim, a 41-year-old black man, was shot multiple times all over his body. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene at 8:11 p.m. The second victim, an unidentified black man referred to as “John Doe,” was shot once in the back and taken to Einstein Hospital by private vehicle. His condition was not disclosed.

The scene remains under investigation, but no arrests have been made. Police have not recovered any weapons related to the shooting.

The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is leading the investigation and is asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call or text the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477),” Philadelphia police said in a statement.

Manhattan, NY — The New York Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying and locating a man involved in a reckless endangerment incident in the Bronx. According to police, the man fired a firearm multiple times Monday morning near the corner of West 184 Street and Jerome Avenue inside the 52nd Precinct.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:22 a.m. when the unidentified man opened fire and then fled the scene in a vehicle traveling south on Jerome Avenue. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in connection with the shooting.

Authorities describe the suspect as an adult male of medium build with dark skin. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, red sweatpants and white sneakers.

The NYPD has released images of the person and is urging anyone with information about his identity or whereabouts to come forward.

“The investigation is ongoing and we are asking the public for help in identifying this individual,” the New York Police Department said in a statement.