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Pedestrian Struck By SUV, Killed Near South Jersey Shopping Plaza: Police Pedestrian Struck By SUV, Killed Near South Jersey Shopping Plaza: Police
Pedestrian Struck By SUV, Killed Near South Jersey Shopping Plaza: Police A pedestrian was hit by an SUV and killed near a shopping plaza in Egg Harbor Township, authorities said. Leon Barrett, 78, of Pleasantville, died in the crash on Wednesday, June 19, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the scene on Black Horse Pike (Route 40) in front of Oak Tree Plaza at around 12:09 a.m. Investigators said a 2015 Honda CR-V was heading east on Black Horse Pike when it struck Barrett, who was walking in the road. Barrett was pronounced dead at the crash scene. The 76-year-old Willmington, Delaware, man who…

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by Chris Spiker
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Mother, 28. Critical After Trying To Save Children From Drowning In Ocean: Police Mother, 28. Critical After Trying To Save Children From Drowning In Ocean: Police
Mother, 28. Critical After Trying To Save Children From Drowning In Ocean: Police A 28-year-old mother is in critical condition after trying to save her children in the ocean in South Jersey, authorities said. Brigantine police and firefighters responded to a 9-1-1 call at 9:28 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13 for a swimmer in distress. The Beach Patrol arrived and rescued two young children and their mother from the water.  According to a witness, the two children appeared to have become overpowered by the current and were in distress. The witness observed the woman run into the ocean to attempt to rescue her children and subsequently observed her become distressed and d…

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by Jon Craig
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Man, 34, Shot Dead In Atlantic County: Prosecutor Man, 34, Shot Dead In Atlantic County: Prosecutor
Man, 34, Shot Dead In Atlantic County: Prosecutor A 34-year-old man was shot to death in Atlantic County, authorities said. Somers Point police responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 8:26 p.m. about a shooting at 50 Mays Landing Road.  Police found Joshua Hannah of Somers Point suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill.   Hannah was taken to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Campus, but succumbed to his injuries, Shill said. This is an active and ongoing investigation.  Anyone with information involving this homicide or other serious cri…

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by Jon Craig
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18-Year-Old Arrested In Shooting That Killed 1, Wounded 2: Atlantic County Prosecutor 18-Year-Old Arrested In Shooting That Killed 1, Wounded 2: Atlantic County Prosecutor
18-Year-Old Arrested In Shooting That Killed 1, Wounded 2: Atlantic County Prosecutor An 18 year-old man from Pleasantville has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed one man and wounded two others, authorities said. The shooting victim was 26 and the two men injured are 18 years old, according to Acting Atlantic Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill. Karim Rice, 18, of Pleasantville was charged with · murder, two counts of attempted murder and several weapons charges, Shill said on Friday. On April 8 at 2:57 p.m., 9-1-1 calls were received at the Pleasantville Police Department reporting that multiple victims had been shot on the 100 block of Linden …

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by Jon Craig
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Teenage Victim ID'd In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting, 2 Women Wounded, Prosecutor Says Teenage Victim ID'd In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting, 2 Women Wounded, Prosecutor Says
Teenage Victim ID'd In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting, 2 Women Wounded, Prosecutor Says Atlantic County detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two women wounded, authorities said. At 10:38 p.m., Monday, Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Pennsylvania and Magellan Avenues, according to the Atlantic County prosecutor's office. Officers found a 19- year-old man and two 21-year-old female victims, suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. The three shooting victims were taken to the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Campus to be treated for injuries, the prosecutor said. …

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by Jon Craig
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Pleasantville Man Gunned Down In Atlantic City Pleasantville Man Gunned Down In Atlantic City
Pleasantville Man Gunned Down In Atlantic City A 34-year-old man from Pleasantville died after being riddled by gunshots in Atlantic City, authorities said. Jacque Sheppard Jr. was found unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.at 11:02 p.m. on Friday, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. Atlantic City Police was notified via ShotSpotter and 9-1-1 calls of a shooting near Baltic and Maryland avenues. Sheppard was taken to the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Campus where he was pronounced deceased a short time later, Tuner said.  This is active and ongoing investigation between the A…

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by Jon Craig
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Four Girls Charged In Atlantic City Robbery In Which Store Owner Died Four Girls Charged In Atlantic City Robbery In Which Store Owner Died
Four Girls Charged In Atlantic City Robbery In Which Store Owner Died Four girls have been charged in connection with a store robbery on the Atlantic City boardwalk, authorities said.  A 12-year-old boy who brandished a knife during the robbery was previously arrested for threatening the store owner, who later died of a heart attack. At 7:41 p.m., on April 1, Atlantic City police responded to a business in the 1500 block of the Boardwalk in reference to a boy with a knife.  Shortly after the arrival of the officers, the store owner Mahmood Ansari, of Atlantic City, collapsed and was not breathing. A bystander began CPR, which was taken over by Off…

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by Jon Craig
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South Jersey Man Killed, Teenagers Wounded In Shooting South Jersey Man Killed, Teenagers Wounded In Shooting
South Jersey Man Killed, Teenagers Wounded In Shooting A 26-year-old man from Atlantic County was shot dead, and two teenagers were wounded, in a shooting, authorities said. On Thursday at 2:57 p.m., 9-1-1 calls were received at the Pleasantville Police Department reporting that victims had been shot on the 100 block of Linden Avenue, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. Pleasantville police officers foumd Maurice Hampton, also known as Abdul Hamid shot and killed, Tyner said. An autopsy was being performed on Friday. Two 18 year-old shooting victims who survived were identified as Messiah Burton and Shilameen Henderson…

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by Jon Craig
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Atlantic City Shopkeeper, 66, Dies During Armed Robbery By 12-Year-Old Boy Atlantic City Shopkeeper, 66, Dies During Armed Robbery By 12-Year-Old Boy
Atlantic City Shopkeeper, 66, Dies During Armed Robbery By 12-Year-Old Boy A 66-year-old businessman from Atlantic City collapsed and died when his store was robbed at knifepoint, authorities said.  Mahmood Ansari was robbed at his store by two youths on Thursday night, according to Atlantic City Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. At 7:41 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to a business in the 1500 block of the Boardwalk in reference to a boy with a knife.  Personnel at the Atlantic City Police Surveillance Center further advised officers that multiple juveniles were damaging the store and assaulting individuals. While attempting to steal items, a 12-year-ol…

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by Jon Craig
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Prosecutor ID's Victim, 51, Found Critically Hurt On Atlantic City Sidewalk Prosecutor ID's Victim, 51, Found Critically Hurt On Atlantic City Sidewalk
Prosecutor ID's Victim, 51, Found Critically Hurt On Atlantic City Sidewalk A 51-year-old Atlantic City man remained in critical condition on Monday after being assaulted last week, authorities said. A joint investigation is underway by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department after the man was found on a city sidewalk. At 4:01 p.m., Friday, Atlantic City police received a 9-1-1 call about a "man down" on the 500 north block of Trenton Avenue, according to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. Police found Christopher Irons, 51, of Atlantic City unconscious on the sidewalk, Tyner said.  Detec…

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by Jon Craig
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NYC Victim ID'd In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting NYC Victim ID'd In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting
NYC Victim ID'd In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting Authorities have released the name of a 25-year-old New York City man who was shot and killed in Atlantic City. Dameer Smith was shot once at 9:27 p.m. on Friday on the 1300 block of Pacific Avenue, the Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner said on Monday. Atlantic City Police Department and EMS found Smith on the street with a gunshot wound, Tyner said.  He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City Campus where he was pronounced dead, Tyner said. No arrests had been made. This is an active investigation by the ACPO Major Crimes and Atlantic City Police Department’s …

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by Jon Craig
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South Jersey Man, 24, Arrested In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting South Jersey Man, 24, Arrested In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting
South Jersey Man, 24, Arrested In Fatal Atlantic City Shooting A 24-year-old man from South Jersey has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. Oshshakkur Derrick of Somers Point is charged with felony murder, kidnapping, unlawful possession of a weapon, attempted robbery, robbery and attempted murder, ccording to Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner. At 12:43 a.m. on Nov. 22, Atlantic City police received a 9-1-1 call about a man shot in a home in the 100 block of N. Pennsylvania Ave., Tyner said. Police found Jose Ortiz, 36, of Egg Harbor Township suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Ortiz …

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by Jon Craig
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3 Stabbed On Atlantic City Casino Floor 3 Stabbed On Atlantic City Casino Floor
3 Stabbed On Atlantic City Casino Floor Three men were stabbed during a melee that broke out on an Atlantic City casino floor. Four men including one of the stabbing victims were in custody following the 3 a.m. incident at Tropicana, New Jersey State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez said. Tropicana Assistant Vice President of Marketing Terri Lutz declined comment to the Press of Atlantic City due to an ongoing investigation. All three victims were transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, authorities said. The four arrested were Jabari Cummings, 30, and Tyevon Walker, 22, both of Brooklyn, NY; Delroy Mc…

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by Cecilia Levine