BARNEGAT: Schools in Barnegat and Waretown are on lockdown this afternoon after a double homicide took place. Early reports indicate that a young man murdered both his parents. Police are searching for the suspect.

UPDATE: Suspect has been captured on West Bay Ave near Barnegat Funeral Home. Lockdown can be lifted. Schools can resume normal activity.

The Ocean County Prosecutor released the following statement.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain announced that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Barnegat Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a double homicide that occurred on Lincoln Avenue in Barnegat Township.

“The suspect is in custody and there is no danger to the public at this time,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated. “Additional information will be released when it becomes available,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded.