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Camden Shooting Victim's Body Found In Philadelphia: Prosecutor Camden Shooting Victim's Body Found In Philadelphia: Prosecutor
Camden Shooting Victim's Body Found In Philadelphia: Prosecutor The body of a Camden shooting victim was recovered in Philadelphia, authorities said. Jody Spence, 31, of Camden was fatally shot on Friday, Oct. 6, at 10:24 p.m., in the 800 block of Princess Avenue in Camden, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, detectives of the CCPO Homicide Unit were contacted by the Philadelphia Police Department 6th District with information that Spence’s body had been located in the 400 block of North 5th Street in Philadelphia, MacAulay said. Spence …
Man Found Shot Dead In Car On Paterson Street Man Found Shot Dead In Car On Paterson Street
Man Found Shot Dead In Car On Paterson Street A man was found shot dead before dawn in a parked car on a Paterson street, and authorities haven't yet said whether or not they consider it suspicious. They're seeking witnesses. The man, whom authorities were trying to identify, was found by officers acting on a tip in the area of Route 19 and Ward Street shortly after 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi said in a brief release. He had a gunshot wound in his head, they said. They didn’t say whether a weapon was found or whether they consider the circums…
Woman, Teen Wounded In Hail Of Gunfire In South Jersey: Police Woman, Teen Wounded In Hail Of Gunfire In South Jersey: Police
Woman, Teen Wounded In Hail Of Gunfire In South Jersey: Police A woman and a teenager were wounded in a shooting in which at least 40 rounds were fired, authorities said. On Sunday, Aug. 20, at about 4:45 a.m., Millville police were called to the 500 block of North 6th Street for shots fired, police said. Two gunshot victims were found inside of a residence, a 36-year-old female with a wound to the lower leg, and a 14-year-old girl with a wound to the chest, police said. The 36-year-old was treated and released from Vineland Inspira Hospital the same day.  The 14-year-old was treated at Cooper Hospital in Camden and released Monday afternoon, ac…
Police Investigating Reports Of Shots Fired At Bowie State University Police Investigating Reports Of Shots Fired At Bowie State University
Police Investigating Reports Of Shots Fired At Bowie State University Gunshots rang out on the Bowie State University campus early on Saturday morning, though no injuries were reported. officials say. Bowie State University and Maryland State police have launched an investigation after shots were reportedly fired in a parking lot behind the school’s James E. Proctor Building. The shots were reported at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 15. No injuries were reported, and no suspects have been identified by investigators. Students were advised to avoid the area amid the investigation, according to authorities. There is not believed to be a threat to…
Fatal Assault Probed In Newark Fatal Assault Probed In Newark
Fatal Assault Probed In Newark A 43-year-old man died after an assault in Newark, authorities said. Officers responding to reports of an assault found Amin Abdul-Aziz on the 100 block of North Munn Avenue, around 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. He was taken to University Hospital in Newark and pronounced dead at 7:48 p.m. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or …
Dunkin' Customer Dodges Bullet After Shots Fired Outside Chelsea McDonald's Dunkin' Customer Dodges Bullet After Shots Fired Outside Chelsea McDonald's
Dunkin' Customer Dodges Bullet After Shots Fired Outside Chelsea McDonald's Chelsea Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect after shots were fired outside a McDonald's, authorities said.  Police responded to a report of shots fired at the parking lot of the McDonald’s at 178 Revere Beach Parkway just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, Chelsea Police said.  Witnesses told police gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles in the lot before both sped away. The bullets travelled so far that a customer inside the Dunkin' Donuts down the road was nearly struck, police said. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.  A whit…
Six People Struck Outside Their Car On Garden State Parkway: State Police Six People Struck Outside Their Car On Garden State Parkway: State Police
Six People Struck Outside Their Car On Garden State Parkway: State Police Four people were seriously hurt when they were struck outside their disabled vehicle on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. State Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on the Parkway northbound at milepost 116.8 in Holmdel Township at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Monday, April 25. Preliminary investigations revealed an Acura MDX was in a prior motor vehicle crash and became disabled facing southbound in the local lanes, according to Trooper Brandi Slota, a State Police spokeswoman. The driver and five passengers of the Acura all exited the vehicle, Slota said. A GMC Sierra str…
Murder Victim Found By Hikers At Eagle Rock Reservation ID'd As NYC Man, 31 Murder Victim Found By Hikers At Eagle Rock Reservation ID'd As NYC Man, 31
Murder Victim Found By Hikers At Eagle Rock Reservation ID'd As NYC Man, 31 A murder victim whose body was found last week at Eagle Rock Reservation has been identified as a 31-year-old man from New York City, authorities announced. Kelsey Steels' body was discovered by hikers along a trail inside of the West Orange on Friday, March 4,  Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, said. He was believed to have been shot and killed, Stephens said. Steels was pronounced dead at the scene around 2:15 p.m. No arrests had been made as of Friday, March 11. No suspects have been identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex Coun…
Second Shooting In Month At Englewood Housing Complex Just Misses Intended Victim Second Shooting In Month At Englewood Housing Complex Just Misses Intended Victim
Second Shooting In Month At Englewood Housing Complex Just Misses Intended Victim Someone opened fire for the second time in a month at the same Englewood apartment complex over the weekend -- only this time it came much closer to the intended target, authorities said. The would-be victim was sitting in a room when the shooter walked up and fired a bullet through the window shortly after midnight Friday into Saturday at the Martin Luther King Gardens complex at William Street and West Englewood Avenue, responders said. "It's a miracle he wasn't hit," one said. The previous shooting was reported at the 100-unit complex on Dec. 29. SEE: Englewood Police Seek Help Identif…
'Let The Kids Out': Barricaded Subject Brings SWAT Response To Home In Plymouth Meeting 'Let The Kids Out': Barricaded Subject Brings SWAT Response To Home In Plymouth Meeting
'Let The Kids Out': Barricaded Subject Brings SWAT Response To Home In Plymouth Meeting A barricaded subject situation brought a SWAT response to a home in Plymouth Meeting Wednesday morning. The suspect was being uncooperative with police, who arrived to the a home on Johnson Road and Germantown Pike to serve a search warrant, CBS reports. Footage from 6abc Action News shows armored vehicles at the home around 10:45 a.m., and a neighbor said she could hear authorities yelling for the person inside to "just let the kids out." Sometime around 12:30 p.m., the suspect was seen leaving the home with his hands up, but then walked back in and closed the door. Johnson Road by G…
Report: Driver In Lansdale Hit-Run Crash May Have Been Wanted By Police In Separate Incident Report: Driver In Lansdale Hit-Run Crash May Have Been Wanted By Police In Separate Incident
Report: Driver In Lansdale Hit-Run Crash May Have Been Wanted By Police In Separate Incident Authorities in Lansdale are seeking the public's help investigating a weekend hit-and-run crash possibly involving a suspect wanted by police. The incident occurred around 7:25 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of Broad and Hancock streets, authorities said. The car struck a fire hydrant before resting in front of Walton Fuel and Oil, where the driver jumped out and fled on foot through the Lansdale Cemetery, NorthPennNow reports. The driver had apparently been wanted by police in a separate incident prior to the crash, although authorities have not confirmed nor denied that information. …
Prosecutor: Newark Man, 27, Shot Dead Prosecutor: Newark Man, 27, Shot Dead
Prosecutor: Newark Man, 27, Shot Dead A 27-year-old man was shot dead in Newark, authorities said. Faheem R. Muhammad was gunned down on the 400 block of Lyons Avenue Monday, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said. Muhammad was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:20 p.m., the prosecutor said. The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made.   Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877 TIPS- 4EC or 1-877-847-7432.