The incident was reported in the 200 block of Chelsea Avenue around 6 p.m.
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Authorities said a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office detective suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body.
The detective was taken to a local hospital and has since been discharged.
No shots were fired by police.
Authorities said the standoff was still underway, but there was no danger to the public.
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