South Jersey Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 42-year-old man from Camden has been arrested for the fatal shooting of another man in September, authorities said. Jaffar Muhammad was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses in the fatal shooting of Alberto DeJesus, 31, of Camden, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Muhammad was in custody in the Camden County Correctional Facility for weapons charges when he was charged with the murder of DeJesus, they said. On Sept. 9, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Camden County police responde…
South Jersey Man Gets 30 Years In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Gets 30 Years In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Gets 30 Years In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Willingboro man was sentenced on Monday, Dec. 4 to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison for a fatal shooting, authorities said. Kwacey Q. Owens must serve the entire sentence before becoming eligible for parole, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. An investigation began on Oct. 8, 2020, after Willingboro Township police officers were called to the first block of Maplewick Lane just after 1:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting. They found the body of Barry Barino, 28, outside the rear door of his home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  An …
NJ Man Found Guilty Of Killing GF In Home Containing Heroin: Officials NJ Man Found Guilty Of Killing GF In Home Containing Heroin: Officials
NJ Man Found Guilty Of Killing GF In Home Containing Heroin: Officials A Ewing Township man has been found guilty by a Mercer County jury for the shooting death of his Pennsylvania girlfriend at his home, authorities said. Aaron Adams, 41, was convicted of murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri At approximately 6:30 p.m. on June 1, 2020, Ewing police were alerted to a dead female in a home on Glen Stewart Drive.  Police found the victim, identified as Ashley Davis, 32, of Levittown, PA, in the basement, Onofri said. There were visible wounds to Davis’ body and she was pron…
Camden Shooting Victim, 29, Dies Of His Injuries: Prosecutor Camden Shooting Victim, 29, Dies Of His Injuries: Prosecutor
Camden Shooting Victim, 29, Dies Of His Injuries: Prosecutor A 29-year-old man shot on Nov. 16 in Camden has died of his injuries, authorities said. Edward Ross of Camden City remained in critical condition until Tuesday, Nov. 21, when he succumbed to his injuries, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said on Monday, Nov. 27. On Nov. 16, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Camden County Police officers responded to the 200 block of North 33rd Street for a ShotSpotter notification and 911 calls for a person shot. Ross was taken to Cooper University Hospital and identified as 29-ye…
Camden Shooting Leaves Gloucester County Man Dead Camden Shooting Leaves Gloucester County Man Dead
Camden Shooting Leaves Gloucester County Man Dead A 52-year-old man from Gloucester County was killed in a shooting in Camden, authorities said. Jeremy Barron, of Westville, died as a result of a gunshot wound on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. At about 3:30 p.m., Camden County police responded to 1532 South 7th Street for the report of a motor vehicle crash. Police found the shooting victim who was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A spokeswoman for the prosecutor did not say whether Ba…
Man Shot Dead On Trenton Sidewalk Man Shot Dead On Trenton Sidewalk
Man Shot Dead On Trenton Sidewalk Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed on a Trenton sidewalk Friday morning, Nov. 24. It happened on the first block of Oliver Avenue around 6:30 p.m. The victim, who was not identified, was taken to Capital Heath Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a shooting homicide. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Elijah Phillips at (609) 414-2006 or Sgt. Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997. …
Nephew Who Killed Uncle In MD Found Dead In Another State: Cops Nephew Who Killed Uncle In MD Found Dead In Another State: Cops
Nephew Who Killed Uncle In MD Found Dead In Another State: Cops A New Jersey man wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of his uncle in Maryland was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Atlantic City, police say. On Monday night, Nov. 20, 62-year-old Lewis Parker, Sr. was found inside his Brandywine home, and during the course of the investigation, his nephew, 29-year-old Somers Point, NJ resident Elijah Drew was identified as a suspect. A warrant was issued for Drew's arrest, but the investigation came to an unexpected ending when the Prince George's Police Department was told on Tuesday, Nov. 21, that Drew had died by suicide, they sa…
Man Found Shot Dead A Week After Killing His Wife In South Jersey: Prosecutor Man Found Shot Dead A Week After Killing His Wife In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Man Found Shot Dead A Week After Killing His Wife In South Jersey: Prosecutor A man wanted in the Nov. 3 killing of his wife in Gloucester County died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday, Nov. 10, authorities said. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, a warrant was issued for Laurence D. Conner, 67, of Franklin Township, charging him with homicide and weapons offenses in the death of his 62-year-old wife, Karen, according to Chief Thomas Gilbert of the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office.  "Wide-ranging efforts to locate and arrest Conner commenced without delay once charges were filed," Gilbert said in a press release. Conner was discovered dead from a self-inflict…
Camden Man, 48, Killed In Weekend Shooting Camden Man, 48, Killed In Weekend Shooting
Camden Man, 48, Killed In Weekend Shooting A 48-year-old Camden man was shot dead, authorities said. The victim was identified as Jamal Scott, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Camden County Police responded to 10th Street and Mechanic Street for several 911 calls for reports of a person shot.  Police found a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 9:20 p.m. This investigati…
US Marshals Capture Texas Man Wanted In Wife's NJ Motel Murder In Philadelphia: Prosecutor US Marshals Capture Texas Man Wanted In Wife's NJ Motel Murder In Philadelphia: Prosecutor
US Marshals Capture Texas Man Wanted In Wife's NJ Motel Murder In Philadelphia: Prosecutor A Texas man has been arrested in Philadelphia in the fatal shooting of his wife at a New Jersey motel, authorities said. Steven Burgess, 38, of Spring, Texas, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, 30-year-old Ivy Morris, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Runnemede Police Chief William Sampolski. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, shortly before  2 a.m., officers from the Runnemede Police Department responded to the Days Inn Hotel for a report of a carjacking and a shooting. Officers spoke with the male victim of the carjacking,…
Man Dead, Woman Wounded In Camden Shooting Man Dead, Woman Wounded In Camden Shooting
Man Dead, Woman Wounded In Camden Shooting A man was killed and a woman was wounded in a Camden shooting Friday, Oct. 27, authorities said. Akeem Jenkins, 33, and a 32-year-old woman, both city residents, were found with gunshot wounds just before 8 p.m., on the 2800 block of Hull Road, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Both victims were taken to Cooper University Hospital, where Jenkins died and was pronounced dead at 8:41 p.m. The woman has been released from the hospital. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact …
NJ Trucker Indicted For Murder After GF Found Stabbed To Death In MD: State's Attorney NJ Trucker Indicted For Murder After GF Found Stabbed To Death In MD: State's Attorney
NJ Trucker Indicted For Murder After GF Found Stabbed To Death In MD: State's Attorney A New Jersey truck driver who had a history of domestic violence with a 43-year-old woman found dead in his vehicle in Maryland has been indicted on murder charges, authorities announced. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, a grand jury indicted 43-year-old Matthew Sidney Watley, of Sicklerville, NJ on first- and second-degree murder charges in connection to the death of his partner, Candice Thompson. Thompson was found dead in the cab of Watley's truck last month. The two had a long history of domestic violence incidents out of Winslow Township, detectives in Maryland found. Officials say that a strang…