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Teenager Shot In South Jersey

A 19-year-old man was shot in Pleasantville.

Pleasantville police

Pleasantville police

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On Sunday, Aug. 21 at approximately 725 p.m,, Pleasantville police responded to Lake Place and Linden Avenue for a Shotspotter activation as well as multiple 911 calls.

Police found Messiah Burton of Pleasantville with a gunshot wound to his lower leg. He was transported by Tricare to Atlanticare Medical Center City Division to treat his injury and released.

The suspect(s) fled the scene after crashing a stolen motor vehicle into a parked car on Linden Avenue. There were multiple casings recovered at the scene.

Anyone with additional information can contact Detective Leach at 609-641-6100 or hleach@pleasantvillepd.org.

The public can contact the Pleasantville Police by dialing 911, at 609 641-6100, or supervisor@pleasantvillepd.org

Anonymous tips can be sent via the Pleasantville Police Department’s website or Atlantic County Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppersatlantic.com

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