Fatal Shooting Suspect Surrenders In SWAT Standoff, School Locked Down

A man was shot dead during a police standoff in Burlington County, authorities said.

SWAT standoff with an armed man. (Screenshot Chopper 6 ABC News)
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06/14/2022 12:18 p.m.

Acting Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Beverly City Public Safety Director Rich Wolbert announced that the shooting took place Tuesday, June 14 inside a Beverly City residence.

A suspect is in custody.

The shooting, which was reported to police at approximately 1:15 a.m., precipitated a standoff with law enforcement officers that lasted several hours.

A woman and four children were released unharmed.

After negotiations with a SWAT team, the suspect surrendered just after 8:30 a.m., the prosecutor said.

A local school was locked down during negotiations.

Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted.

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