Tag:

Gunshot

SoHo Slaying: Popular Bayonne Sneaker Reseller 'Upscale Cracc' Victim Of Cold-Blooded Killing SoHo Slaying: Popular Bayonne Sneaker Reseller 'Upscale Cracc' Victim Of Cold-Blooded Killing
SoHo Slaying: Popular Bayonne Sneaker Reseller 'Upscale Cracc' Victim Of Cold-Blooded Killing Details are emerging in the killing of a 31-year-old Bayonne man early Tuesday, June 25 in Lower Manhattan. Complex Sneakers identified Javier Osorio-Mejia, aka "Upscale Cracc," as the victim of the early-morning SoHo killing. Rest in peace to Upscale Cracc, born Javier Osorio-Mejia, a reseller who was a mainstay at sneaker releases in New York City for years. If there was a lineup happening, Cracc was there. According to local news reports, he was the victim of a robbery that turned fatal in Soho in… pic.twitter.com/F14lFTrlF6 — Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) June 25, 2024 The NY…
Shot Fired By Clifton Homeowner Scares Off Overnight Car Thieves Shot Fired By Clifton Homeowner Scares Off Overnight Car Thieves
Shot Fired By Clifton Homeowner Scares Off Overnight Car Thieves An armed Clifton homeowner confronted and apparently scared off a group of vehicle thieves by firing a gunshot into the air, authorities said. At least four bandits approached the Robin Hood Road home in the city's Montclair Heights section shortly after 3:15 a.m. Thursday, June 13, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. "Although we can confirm that entry was not made into the home, the details of how the crime unfolded are still under investigation," the lieutenant said. "However, at some point during the incident, an altercation took place between the homeowner and the suspects which result…
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…
Philly Man Killed By Headshot In Car Parked In Atlantic City: Prosecutor Philly Man Killed By Headshot In Car Parked In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
Philly Man Killed By Headshot In Car Parked In Atlantic City: Prosecutor A 26-year-old man from Philadelphia who was found shot in the driver’s seat of a sedan parked on a street in Atlantic City has died, authorities said. Khalid Scott was found by police at about 12:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in the two-door car parked in the 1900 block of Grant Avenue with a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. Scott was taken to AtlantiCare Medical Center, where he died at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, the prosecutor’s office said. No arrests had been made.  Anyone with information is urged to call the prosecutor’s Major Crim…
South Jersey Man Gets 25 Years State Prtison In Fatal Apartment Shooting: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Gets 25 Years State Prtison In Fatal Apartment Shooting: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Gets 25 Years State Prtison In Fatal Apartment Shooting: Prosecutor A 24-year-old man from Willingboro has been sentenced to 25 years in New Jersey State Prison for fatally shooting a 22-year-old woman three years ago inside her Maple Shade apartment, authorities said. Semaj T. Pittman was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 22 on the first-degree aggravated manslaughter conviction, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. Pittman must serve about 21 years of the term before becoming eligible for parole, she said. The investigation began on Feb. 23, 2020, after officers from the Maple Shade Police Department were called to The Arbors apartment …
Man, 25, Shot Dead In Cumberland County: Police Man, 25, Shot Dead In Cumberland County: Police
Man, 25, Shot Dead In Cumberland County: Police A 25-year-old Bridgeton man was shot and killed, authorities said. On Sunday, Sept. 3, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Bridgeton police responded to Mount Vernon Street on for a report of a gunshot victim, Bridgeton police said. Police found the victim, identified as Brian Pineda, who resided at the residence, suffering from gunshot wounds, tney said.  Officers immediately attempted live-saving efforts until Bridgeton Fire Dept. EMTs arrived. The victim did not survive and was pronounced dead a shot time later. No arrests had been made. Detectives from the city police dep…
Ohio Man Convicted In Double-Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor Ohio Man Convicted In Double-Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor
Ohio Man Convicted In Double-Fatal Shooting In Cumberland County: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Ohio man has been convicted in connection with a double-fatal shooting in Cumberland County, authorities said. Michael R. Loftin, Jr., of Cincinnati, OH, was convicted after a 12-day jury trial of first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Loftin was acquitted on Wednesday, Aug. 9 of two counts of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, she said.  On March 8, 2015, around 12:20 a.m., Vineland Police Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Grape Street for several …
Man, 35, Shot Dead In Camden: Prosecutor Man, 35, Shot Dead In Camden: Prosecutor
Man, 35, Shot Dead In Camden: Prosecutor Detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a Gloucester County man in Camden. The victim was identified as Kyle Wilson, 35, of Mantua, they said. On Wednesday, June 28, at 6:38 p.m., Camden County Police Department Officers were flagged down for a victim suffering from a gunshot wound at South 8th and Morgan Streets, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.' The victim was transported by officers to Cooper University Hospital, and he was pronounced deceased at approximately 6:55 p.m., she said. The investigation is active and ongoing at this time. A…
Temple Student Shot Dead: Jude Chacko Mourned In Philadelphia Temple Student Shot Dead: Jude Chacko Mourned In Philadelphia
Temple Student Shot Dead: Jude Chacko Mourned In Philadelphia Jude Chacko, a Philadelphia resident and Temple University alumnus, died on Sunday, May 28. He was 21.  Chacko was found with a gunshot wound to the head a Port Richmond street early on Sunday, Philadelphia police told Daily Voice.  He was placed in critical condition at Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead that evening, the department said. His death remains under police investigation. Chacko, loved ones wrote in an obituary posted to Facebook, was a Pennsylvania native and an active member of the Catholic Church.  He was a member of the 278th graduating class at Cent…
Man, 23, Shot Dead In Camden: Prosecutor Man, 23, Shot Dead In Camden: Prosecutor
Man, 23, Shot Dead In Camden: Prosecutor A 23-year-old man from Gloucester County was shot to death in Camden over the weekend, authorities said. Naseer Bryant, of Sicklerville, was killed in the shooting, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. On Friday, March 17, at approximately 10:54 p.m., Camden County Police Department officers responded to the 1300 block of Fairview Street in Camden for a report of a person shot. Officers found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds.  The victim was transported to Cooper University Hospi…
24-Year-Old Man Shot In Camden County 24-Year-Old Man Shot In Camden County
24-Year-Old Man Shot In Camden County A 24-year-old man was shot in Pennsauken, authorities said. On Friday, Jan. 6, at approximately 4:25 p.m., the Pennsauken Police Department received a call for shots fired in the 4700 block of Sherwood Terrace. Police found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Acting Police Chief Phillip Olivo. The victim was taken to Virtua Hospital where he was treated for a gunshot wound and later released. This investigation is active and ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to con…
Fugitive Captured In Fatal South Jersey Shooting Fugitive Captured In Fatal South Jersey Shooting
Fugitive Captured In Fatal South Jersey Shooting UPDATE: A fugitive in a South Jersey shooting has been captured. A 35-year-old woman was shot and killed on Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Cumberland County, authorities said. At 4:24 p.m. Millville police responded to the 400 block of North 4th Street, Millville for a reported gunshot victim. Police found Ramy Garcia suffering from a gunshot wound to which she later succumbed. Edwin D. Ramos-Rosado, age 39 of Millville has been arrested on a murder charge and other related offenses, county officials announced on Thursday morning, Nov. 3. Ramos-Rosado should be considered armed…
Man Shot Near Ewing Waste Management Plant, Police Say Man Shot Near Ewing Waste Management Plant, Police Say
Man Shot Near Ewing Waste Management Plant, Police Say A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot near a waste management plant in Ewing early on Monday, Sept. 26, authorities said. Officers responding to a report of a shooting near 432 Stokes Ave. found the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg just after 6:05 a.m., Ewing Police said in a press release. The address appears on Google Maps as the location of Central Jersey Waste. The man was taken to a nearby hospital and was said to be in stable condition, according to police. His identity was not released. The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to …
Arrests Made In 'Accidental' Shooting That Left Philadelphia Boy Critical: Police Arrests Made In 'Accidental' Shooting That Left Philadelphia Boy Critical: Police
Arrests Made In 'Accidental' Shooting That Left Philadelphia Boy Critical: Police Two people have been arrested in an accidental shooting that left a 13-year-old boy critically injured in Philadelphia, authorities said. Elijah Simmons, 19, was charged with aggravated assault while Caresa McFarland, 32, was charged with reckless endangerment, city police said Sunday. The boy suffered a gunshot wound to his head on the 2200 block of North Woodstock Street Saturday, April 30 around 7:15 p.m., police said. He was hospitalized in critical condition.
Man Shot In The Back In Camden (DEVELOPING) Man Shot In The Back In Camden (DEVELOPING)
Man Shot In The Back In Camden (Developing) A man was shot in Camden overnight, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. Thursday, April 14 at the Crestbury Apartments in the 2500 block of South 8th Street, initial reports said. Police found a man suffering a gunshot wound to his back at that location. The victim was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. No arrests had been made. No other injuries were reported.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Pleasantville Police Find Bullet-Riddled Car, Gunshot Victim Shows Up At ER Pleasantville Police Find Bullet-Riddled Car, Gunshot Victim Shows Up At ER
Pleasantville Police Find Bullet-Riddled Car, Gunshot Victim Shows Up At ER Pleasantville police found a bullet-riddled car in the roadway minutes before a victim showed up at the emergency room, authorities said. On Sunday, April 3, at approximately 1115cp.m, police responded to the 400 block of West Delilah Road for a ShotSpotter notification. When officers arrived, they located an unoccupied vehicle in the roadway. The vehicle had numerous bullet holes on the driver side of the vehicle and shell casings were also located in the roadway, police said. At approximately 1123 p.m., a gunshot victim, Clay Brown, 28 of Pleasantville, arrived at Atlantica…
Man Shot, Killed In Trenton: Prosecutor Man Shot, Killed In Trenton: Prosecutor
Man Shot, Killed In Trenton: Prosecutor A man was shot and killed in Trenton Tuesday night, authorities confirmed. Police responding to the shooting report on the first block of Camden Street found Albert L. Barnes suffering from several gunshot wounds to the chest around 6 p.m., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Barnes, 46, was pronounced dead a short time later, authorities said. The shooting remains under investigation, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406 or send an email to …
Paterson Man Shot In Lobby Of Apartment Building Paterson Man Shot In Lobby Of Apartment Building
Paterson Man Shot In Lobby Of Apartment Building A man was shot in the lobby of a Paterson apartment building before dawn Saturday, authorities said. Details were sketchy following the 5 a.m. shooting at the four-story Broadway Gardens Apartments on Broadway near Rosa Parks Boulevard. The victim was taken to St. Joseph’s University Hospial in Paterson with a non-fatal gunshot wound, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora said in a brief release. They didn’t disclose a possible motive, such as robbery. “Based on the preliminary investigation, the victim was in the first-floor lobby of a mult…
Support Surges In Memory Of NJ Native, Towson Student Seeking Stardom Support Surges In Memory Of NJ Native, Towson Student Seeking Stardom
Support Surges In Memory Of NJ Native, Towson Student Seeking Stardom Support is surging for the family of a 23-year-old Towson University student and New Jersey native seeking stardom who was shot to death off-campus last week. Ikemefuna Justin Eguh, an East Orange, New Jersey native, was found by police with a gunshot wound in the unit block of West Susquehanna Avenue around 2 a.m. on Jan. 11, authorities said. Known by his peers as Justin, Eguh was enrolled as a senior last semester majoring in exercise science. Friends say he was working toward being a star and creating a music career.  Those who knew him created a GoFundMe to raise money for Eguh's fun…