Amherst deputies investigate homicide

A Monroe man was found fatally shot Sunday morning, and Amherst authorities are asking for citizens’ help in gathering information.

Justin Baumgardner, 19, was found in a 1994 Chevrolet pickup truck around 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the driveway of a home off Elon Road (Route 130), authorities said.

Authorities said they believe he was killed Saturday night. He had no connection to the home where his truck was found. The resident called police Sunday morning while trying to leave.

Currently, police said they have no suspects in the case and ask anyone with any information to call Crimestoppers at (888) 798-5900.