Anatoli Yankiver, a 30-year-old male, died on September 6, 2014, in Lakewood, New Jersey. His death occurred at the Shore Shot Pistol Range on Airport Road. Authorities were called to the scene and found Yankiver unresponsive with a gunshot wound to his chest at approximately 6 p.m. on that Saturday evening.
Following an investigation by the Lakewood Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, it was determined that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
Based on the evidence gathered during their investigation, authorities concluded that his death was a suicide. There were no indications of foul play or the involvement of any other individuals in the incident.
Due to the determination that Anatoli Yankiver's death was a suicide, there was no criminal investigation into a homicide. Consequently, no suspects were ever sought or identified, and no arrests were made in connection with his death. The official investigation was closed after the cause of death was established.