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Body Of Shooting Victim, Father Of 5 Boys, To Be Returned 'Home' To NJ — Hopefully Body Of Shooting Victim, Father Of 5 Boys, To Be Returned 'Home' To NJ — Hopefully
Body Of Shooting Victim, Father Of 5 Boys, To Be Returned 'Home' To NJ — Hopefully A 27-year-old father of five was killed in a Georgia shooting last month, and now his family wants to return his remains to New Jersey. On April 25, Jarrett D. Jeffries had moved down to Atlanta to be closer to his boys, his family from Neptune wrote on this GoFundMe page. "A loving son, brother, friend, and most importantly a father," the page reads. "Jarrett had so many goals that he wanted to accomplish but being the best father to his 5 boys was his number 1 priority. "My family and I have a goal and that’s to bring Jarrett home." His other biggest wish? To be "home here in Jerse…

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US Marshals Nab Trenton Gunman Who Killed Innocent Bystander: Authorities US Marshals Nab Trenton Gunman Who Killed Innocent Bystander: Authorities
US Marshals Nab Trenton Gunman Who Killed Innocent Bystander: Authorities A 34-year-old fugitive from Trenton has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in connection with a shooting that left an innocent bystander dead, authorities said. Rasheed Funderburg had been fighting with a younger male on the 330 block of Rutherford Avenue on Friday, April 14, when the younger male fled, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Funderburg fired shots into an alleyway where the younger male had ran, but instead struck Daniel Garvin, 46, in the chest, Onofri said. Garvin was transported to the hospital but was later pronounced dead. Funderburg was taken&n…

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Shooting Investigated Near Rowan University Campus Shooting Investigated Near Rowan University Campus
Shooting Investigated Near Rowan University Campus Police are investigating a shooting that took place Sunday night near the Rowan University campus. The school issued an advisory at about 7:30 p.m. stating: “Please avoid the area of Church and Wilmer Streets while Glassboro Police are investigating a shots fired call that occurred OFF CAMPUS.” No students were involved in the incident or another Glassboro shooting that occurred more than a mile from campus on April 13.

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4 People Shot, 1 Killed In Trenton: Prosecutor 4 People Shot, 1 Killed In Trenton: Prosecutor
4 People Shot, 1 Killed In Trenton: Prosecutor Four people were shot and one killed during a shooting in Trenton, authorities said. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating the shooting that occurred on the 200 block of Hamilton Avenue on Wednesday, April 21. At 10:28 p.m., Trenton police were dispatched on a report of multiple people shot.  Police found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds and learned a fourth victim was transported by personal vehicle to the hospital. One victim, Ralph Conquest, 43, of Lawrence, was pronounced dead at Capital Health Regional Medical Center…

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Teenager Charged In Camden County Shooting: Prosecutor Teenager Charged In Camden County Shooting: Prosecutor
Teenager Charged In Camden County Shooting: Prosecutor An 18-year-old man from Camden County has has been arrested in connection with a shooting, authorities said. Nicholas Stiegler of Lawnside was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses in the shooting of a man in Somerdale on April 6, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Somerdale Police Chief James J. Walsh. On Thursday, April 6, at 6:32 p.m., officers of the Lawnside Police Department, Somerdale Police Department, Magnolia Police Department, and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the 400 block of …

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Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 52-year-old Atlantic City man wanted in a shooting has been arrested, authorities said. John Coles was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses in the March 23 shooting, Atlantic City police said on Monday, April 10. Officers located Coles in the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Coles was arrested without incident, police said. The shooting incident originated on March 23. At 8:20 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 1400 block of Memorial Avenue for gunshots being fired. Two days later, the victim, 42, from Hillside, walked into the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Cit…

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Obituaries
Twins Died In Fire Days After Philly Uncle Killed In Shooting: Report Twins Died In Fire Days After Philly Uncle Killed In Shooting: Report
Twins Died In Fire Days After Philly Uncle Killed In Shooting: Report A pair of 5-year-old twin girls killed in an Upper Darby fire earlier this month had been mourning the loss of their 24-year-old uncle, killed last month in a Philadelphia shooting, CBS reports. Eva and Ava Brown Williams died April 4, when flames erupted at their Margate Road home, according to a GoFundMe launched by their grandmother, Christina Brown. The girls' mom escaped by jumping out of a window, and suffered injuries — as did two firefighters at the scene. Christina Brown tells CBS News that she had been working on arrangements for her son, Denzel Brown, at the time of the fire. He…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Fugitive Wanted In Shooting, Kidnapping Arrested: Police Fugitive Wanted In Shooting, Kidnapping Arrested: Police
Fugitive Wanted In Shooting, Kidnapping Arrested: Police A fugitive wanted in a kidnapping, shooting and multiple other crimes has been arrested, authorities said. On Friday, March 31, a multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of Glen Graves, 32, of Atlantic City at a residence in Galloway Township, Atlantic City police said. On Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:24 p.m, officers responded to the Brigantine Homes section of Atlantic City for a report of shots fired and a ShotSpotter alert. Police dispatch was alerted of two shooting victims arriving at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division. The ensuing investigation resulted in c…

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Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Shot Dead In South Jersey 13-Year-Old Shot Dead In South Jersey
13-Year-Old Shot Dead In South Jersey A 13-year-old child was fatally shot in front of a home in Salem City, authorities said. The shooter remains at large, they said. The shooting occurred at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 on 9th Street, according to the Salem County Prosecutor's Office and Salem City Police. The teenager was unresponsive when police arrived. He was pronounced dead at Salem Medical Center, the prosecutor's office said. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact Inv. Johnathan Seidel of the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office at (856) 935-7510 ext. 8333 or Det. Sean Simpkins of …

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Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting
Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting A 33-year-old Atlantic City man was wounded in a shooting on Saturday, March 25, authorities said. At 7:40 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to Sovereign and Sunset avenues for a shooting. Officers found evidence of gunfire but no victim. Moments later, a male victim entered the emergency room at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, seeking treatment for a gunshot wound. The injury was not considered life-threatening. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766 or text ano…

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Shooting Near NJ State Prison Leaves 1 Dead, Another Injured Shooting Near NJ State Prison Leaves 1 Dead, Another Injured
Shooting Near NJ State Prison Leaves 1 Dead, Another Injured A 19-year-old man was killed and a 28-year-old man remains hospitalized in a shooting that happened outside of a Trenton bar on Friday, March 24, officials said. Harold Rosario and the other victim were found near GT Bar and Lounge after being struck by gunfire at 602 Federal St., around 10:40 p.m., the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said. Both victims were rushed to the hospital, where Rosario was pronounced dead. The bar is located across the street from the rear of a New Jersey State Prison. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Jo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Anonymous Tip Leads To Arrest Of Shooting Suspect In Atlantic City Anonymous Tip Leads To Arrest Of Shooting Suspect In Atlantic City
Anonymous Tip Leads To Arrest Of Shooting Suspect In Atlantic City A fugitive was arrested after an anonymous text to Atlantic City's tip411 line, authorities said. Ayman H. Shiham, 21, of Atlantic City was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault and other weapons offenses, Atlantic City police said. On Tuesday, March 14, the police department received a text through the tip411 anonymous reporting system indicating that Shiham had entered a residence in the 3800 block of Ventnor Avenue, police said. Patrol officers were dispatched to the residence and set up a perimeter around the building. Officers mad…

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