Bruce Gress Obituary – Shooting News: Bruce Gress, 42, Dies After Shooting at Toms River Wawa, Suspect Arrested
With broken hearts, we remember Bruce Gress, 42, of Toms River, New Jersey, whose life was tragically taken in a shooting on September 18, 2026. His sudden passing has left family, friends, and loved ones facing an unimaginable loss.
The incident happened at approximately 7:20 a.m. when Toms River Township police responded to the Wawa convenience store near Route 37 and Garfield Avenue following a report of a shooting
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Gress suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency medical personnel immediately provided assistance and transported him to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.
Despite medical efforts, Gress was later pronounced deceased.
His death has left a painful void among those who knew him. Behind the circumstances of the investigation was a person with a life, relationships, memories, and people who cared deeply about him.
As authorities continue working to determine the details surrounding the shooting, family and friends are left to grieve the loss of someone whose presence mattered in their lives.
Bruce Gress will be remembered by those who knew and loved him, and his passing will continue to be deeply felt by his family, friends, and the Toms River community.
