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South Jersey Man Attacked In His Backyard: Police South Jersey Man Attacked In His Backyard: Police
South Jersey Man Attacked In His Backyard: Police A Cumberland County resident was attacked in his own backyard, authorities said. At 8:38 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, police were called to the 200 block of South Avenue in Bridgeton. A 50-year-old man told Bridgeton police that while he was sitting in his backyard, he was approached by a short male in his 20s. The man was wearing all black clothing.  The suspect  pointed a firearm at the victim and pressed it against his chest, police said. He then pulled the trigger, but the gun did not go off, police said. The suspect then pepper sprayed the victim and fled the area…

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by Jon Craig
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SEEN HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Fatal South Jersey Shooting SEEN HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Fatal South Jersey Shooting
Seen HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Fatal South Jersey Shooting Bridgeton Police and Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old Bridgeton man early Saturday morning at the Maple Gardens Apartment complex off of South East Avenue. As a result of that investigation, criminal warrants have been issued for Ryan A. Askins, 29, last known address of Fayette Street in the city, for murder and weapons offenses, and Desmond L. Bethel, 29, of Cohansey Street for weapons offenses, according to Bridgeton Police Chief Michael Gaimari. An additional charge of eluding police was also signed against Askins by…

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by Jon Craig
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Fugitive Wanted In Triple NJ Shooting Captured By US Marshals In Philadelphia Fugitive Wanted In Triple NJ Shooting Captured By US Marshals In Philadelphia
Fugitive Wanted In Triple NJ Shooting Captured By US Marshals In Philadelphia A man wanted in a triple shooting in South Jersey has been captured with the help of U.S. Marshals, authorities said.  Tyzir Hall was located in Philadelphia and taken into custody on Tuesday, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae On Feb. 8 at 3:43 PM, Bridgeton police responded to the 400 block of South Avenue on a report of a shooting, Webb McRae said. Police found one victim suffering a gunshot wound to the face, according to the prosecutor. This victim told police that there was a deceased victim in the basement of the residence, Webb-McRae said. Pat…

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SEEN HIM? 'Armed, Dangerous' Camden County Fugitive Sought In Multiple Shooting SEEN HIM? 'Armed, Dangerous' Camden County Fugitive Sought In Multiple Shooting
Seen HIM? 'Armed, Dangerous' Camden County Fugitive Sought In Multiple Shooting Authorities in South Jersey are on the lookout for a suspect they consider "armed and dangerous" in connection with a multiple shooting that left one person dead in February. Tyzir Hall, 21, of Clementon, is charged with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses in the Feb. 8 shooting that killed Shaheed Little, 31, of Sicklerville, and wounded two others, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.. Police responded to a home on the 400 block of South Avenue in Bridgeton about 3:45 p.m. that day on a report of shots fire…

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by Jon Craig