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Man Dies By Self-Inflicted Injury During Encounter With Cops In Camden County: Prosecutor

A man died due to a self inflicted injury during an encounter with Winslow Township police on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in Sicklerville, authorities said.

A Winslow Township Police vehicle.

A Winslow Township Police vehicle.

Photo Credit: Winslow Twp PD

The incident occurred at 2:30 p.m. near Lehigh Manor Estates, Camden County Prosecutor Grace McAuley said. No shots were fired by law enforcement, McAuley said.

A Winslow Township Police Department Officer was removed from the scene for medical treatment, McAuley said. The officer’s injuries appear to be non-life threatening, McAuley said.

An investigation confirmed this was an isolated incident and there is no active threat to area residents or the surrounding community, McAuley said.

This investigation remains active and ongoing, McAuley said.

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