Victim, 22, Dies 2 Days After Being Shot In Camden

Authorities have identified a 22-year-old man who died two days after being shot in Camden.

Camden County police
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08/12/2022 2:24 p.m.

The victim was identified as Lemuel Rodgers, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

On Monday, Aug. 8, at 11:12 p.m. Camden County Metro Police officers responded to the 2700 block of Federal Street for a ShotSpotter Activation.

Police found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.

Rodgers was taken to Cooper University Medical Center for treatment.

Rodgers was pronounced dead at Cooper University Medical Center on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 11:45 p.m.

This investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit Detective Daniel Crawford at (856) 580-2223 and Det. Matt Kreidler Camden County Police Department Homicide (609) 519-6918. Tips can also be sent anonymously to ccpotips@ccprosecutor.org.

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