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Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit

Police ID Man Killed In Atlantic City's Latest Shooting Police ID Man Killed In Atlantic City's Latest Shooting
Police ID Man Killed In Atlantic City's Latest Shooting An Atlantic City man was shot and killed on Saturday, Jan. 20, in another incident marking a deadly start to 2024 in the city, authorities said. City police responded to a shooting report at 119 North Virginia Avenue just before 7:30 p.m., the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced on Sunday, Jan. 21.  Officers found 32-year-old Christian Hunter with several gunshot wounds and unresponsive on the sidewalk. Hunter was rushed to AtlantiCare Medical Center, City Division, where he was pronounced dead. The South Regional Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to fig…
Cape May County Man Killed In Atlantic City Shooting Cape May County Man Killed In Atlantic City Shooting
Cape May County Man Killed In Atlantic City Shooting An Upper Township man was killed in a late night double shooting in Atlantic City on Sunday, Jan. 7, authorities said. City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the 1100 block of Monroe Avenue just after 10 p.m., according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. When officers arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds at the scene. Kevin Gayle, Jr., 37, of Marmora was unresponsive. He was rushed to AtlantiCare Medical Center, City Division, and was pronounced dead at the hospital. A 24-year-old Atlantic City man was also taken to the hospital in the shooting. He was tre…
Teen Killed, Another Injured In Atlantic City Shooting Teen Killed, Another Injured In Atlantic City Shooting
Teen Killed, Another Injured In Atlantic City Shooting An Atlantic City teen was killed and another was injured in a late night shooting, authorities said. City police responded to reports of shots fired on the 3300 block of Atlantic Avenue just before 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. When officers arrived, they found two teen boys on the sidewalk and in the road with gunshot wounds. The two teens were rushed to AtlantiCare Medical Center, City Division. A 14-year-old boy was shot in the head and died on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 3:27 p.m. A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg and was released fro…
South Jersey Man, 20, Wounded In Shooting: Police South Jersey Man, 20, Wounded In Shooting: Police
South Jersey Man, 20, Wounded In Shooting: Police A 20-year-old Pleasantville man was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Saturday, Dec. 2, at 4:40 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 300 block of New York Avenue.  Police found evidence of gunfire. Shortly after, a shooting victim arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (…
Pair Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Pair Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Pair Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Two men were wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Monday, Sept. 4, at 10:51 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the first block of south Florida Avenue in reference to a shooting. The victims, 32 and 35, both of Philadelphia, were taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with AC…
Man, 39, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Man, 39, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Man, 39, Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 39-year-old man from Philadelphia was wounded in a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 3:44 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert, Atlantic City police said.  Police found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. His name was not released by police. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for a non-life-threatening injury, police said. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police D…
Teenager Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Teenager Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Teenager Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 19-year-old man was wounded in a shooting late Sunday night, July 16 in Atlantic City, authorities said. At 11:21 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Brigantine Boulevard for a ShotSpotter alert. Arriving officers located evidence of gunfire, they said. Shortly after, the unidentified victim, 19, of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for a non-life-threatening injury, police said. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at…
Man Wounded In Shooting, Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting, Pair Arrested In Atlantic City
Man Wounded In Shooting, Pair Arrested In Atlantic City A man was shot, a suspect is sought and a pair was arrested on separate weapons charges, authorities said.  On Saturday, April 8, at 8:42 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the 800 block of Indiana Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert.  As officers were responding, an SUV was observed fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. Police stopped the vehicle at Ohio and Atlantic Avenues. The driver, 32, of Galloway, had sustained a gunshot wound and the vehicle showed evidence of gunfire, police said. The officers carried the victim into AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Divisi…
Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Fugitive Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police A 52-year-old Atlantic City man wanted in a shooting has been arrested, authorities said. John Coles was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses in the March 23 shooting, Atlantic City police said on Monday, April 10. Officers located Coles in the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Coles was arrested without incident, police said. The shooting incident originated on March 23. At 8:20 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 1400 block of Memorial Avenue for gunshots being fired. Two days later, the victim, 42, from Hillside, walked into the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Cit…
Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting
Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting A 33-year-old Atlantic City man was wounded in a shooting on Saturday, March 25, authorities said. At 7:40 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to Sovereign and Sunset avenues for a shooting. Officers found evidence of gunfire but no victim. Moments later, a male victim entered the emergency room at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, seeking treatment for a gunshot wound. The injury was not considered life-threatening. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766 or text ano…
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting
Man Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting A 20-year-old man was wounded by gunfire on Friday, March 10 in Atlantic City, authorities said. At 7:27 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 3800 block of Ventnor Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert.  Officers found a 29-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Evidence of gunfire was also located at the scene. The victim was transported by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that are considered non-life threatening, police said. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City P…
Teen Charged In Double-Shooting In Atlantic City Teen Charged In Double-Shooting In Atlantic City
Teen Charged In Double-Shooting In Atlantic City Atlantic City police charged a second suspect in a double shooting in December 2022, authorities said. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit has identified a 15-year-old male juvenile as an additional suspect involved in the shooting resulting in the filing of criminal charges.  The juvenile was already in custody and held at the Harborfields Juvenile Detention Center for an unrelated handgun possession charge that occurred on Jan. 30, Atlantic City police said. The criminal charges stem from a daytime shooting that occurred on Dec. 16, 2002. At 3:06 p.m.…
Teenage Pair Arrested In Shooting In Atlantic City Teenage Pair Arrested In Shooting In Atlantic City
Teenage Pair Arrested In Shooting In Atlantic City A pair of teenagers was arrested in connection with a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to the identification of a suspect wanted for a shooting that occurred on January 13, 2023. On Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7:46 p.m., Officers Bayron Zelaya-Chaves and Ivan Cruz, observed a vehicle parked at the corner of Dover and Ventnor Avenues. The officers recognized this vehicle from information obtained from a flyer distributed by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit related to the shooting, identifying the suspect as Iva…
Three Wounded In Daytime Shooting In Atlantic City Three Wounded In Daytime Shooting In Atlantic City
Three Wounded In Daytime Shooting In Atlantic City Three people were wounded during an afternoon shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Saturday, Jan. 28, at 1:05 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the 500 block of north Ohio Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.  Responding officers arrived and located evidence of gunfire but did not locate a victim. Several minutes later, officers were alerted that three male shooting victims, ages 29, 22, and 21, arrived at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries sustained in the shooting. The injuries were considered non-life-threatening, …
Teen Hurt In Daytime Shooting In Atlantic City Teen Hurt In Daytime Shooting In Atlantic City
Teen Hurt In Daytime Shooting In Atlantic City An 18-year-old from Atlantic City was wounded in a weekend shooting. On Saturday, Jan. 21, at 3:05 p.m. patrol officers responded to the 600 block of north New York Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Police found evidence of gunfire in the area of New York and Sewell Avenues, but did not locate a victim.  Moments later, an 18-year-old victim entered the emergency room at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of a gunshot wound. The injury was not considered life-threatening at this time. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urge…
20-Year-Old Man Shot In Atlantic City: Police 20-Year-Old Man Shot In Atlantic City: Police
20-Year-Old Man Shot In Atlantic City: Police A 20-year-old man was shot in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Saturday, Dec. 10, at 11:32 PM, Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 600 block of North New York Avenue for a report of a shots fired and a ShotSpotter alert notification.  Officers found the victim in a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire. Evidence of gunfire was also located in the area.  The victim was taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that were considered non-life threatening. Anyone with information about this shooting inciden…
2 Men Wounded In Daytime Atlantic City Shooting: Police 2 Men Wounded In Daytime Atlantic City Shooting: Police
2 Men Wounded In Daytime Atlantic City Shooting: Police Two men were wounded in a daytime shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at 2:29 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 400 block of Indiana Avenue for several reports of shots fired. Responding officers arrived and found evidence of gunfire near Hummock and Hobart Avenues and the 500 block of Trinity Avenue, but no victim. Moments later, officers were alerted that two shooting victims, a 42-year-old man from Somers Point, and a 35-year-old man from Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries …
4 Handguns Recovered After Shooting In Atlantic City: Police 4 Handguns Recovered After Shooting In Atlantic City: Police
4 Handguns Recovered After Shooting In Atlantic City: Police A ShotSpotter alert led to an arrest and the recovery of four handguns in Atlantic City. On Friday, Oct. 14 at 11:30 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania and Adriatic avenues. Responding officers arrived to find evidence of gunfire and received an update of a possible shooting victim at a residence in the 1000 block of Sewell Avenue. Officers subsequently found a male shooting victim, 19, of Atlantic City. The victim was taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that were considered non-life-threat…
Teenager Critically Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Teenager Critically Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
Teenager Critically Wounded In Atlantic City Shooting: Police An 18-year-old man from Atlantic City was critically wounded in a shooting, authorities said. On Sept. 21, at 4:39 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the 100 block of north South Carolina Avenue for a man shot.  Police found a male that was shot and evidence of gunfire, they said. The victim was taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries sustained in the shooting that are considered life-threatening. Anyone with information about this shooting incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Viol…
13-Year-Old Arrested In Double Shooting In Atlantic City: Police 13-Year-Old Arrested In Double Shooting In Atlantic City: Police
13-Year-Old Arrested In Double Shooting In Atlantic City: Police A 13-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a double shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 12, at 12:57 p.m., police responded to a shooting and a ShotSpotter alert near the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue. Police found a crime scene and evidence of gunfire but initially did not locate a victim. Moments later, officers were alerted that two male shooting victims, 30 and 34, both of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of injuries that are considered non-life-threatening. An ensuing investigation conducte…
Atlantic County Man Arrested In Shooting: Police Atlantic County Man Arrested In Shooting: Police
Atlantic County Man Arrested In Shooting: Police A 23-year-old man from Atlantic County has been arrested in connection with a shooting last month, authorities said. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit identified Jerome Ford as the suspect involved in the shooting, Atlantic City police said. Ford was arrested on Wednesday, June 29, in Sicklerville, Camden County, they said. On May 13, at 9:31 a.m., police responded to the 900 block of Caspian Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Police found evidence of gunfire but initially did not locate a victim. Moments later, officers were alerted that two male…
14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police 14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police
14-Year-Old Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting, Handgun Recovered: Police A 14-year-old juvenile wanted in a recent shooting has been arrested, authorities said. On May 31, at 9:33 p.m., Atlantic City patrol officers responded to the first block of South Florida Avenue in reference to a report that someone was shot. Police found a man shot multiple times. The victim, 29, of Atlantic City, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of his injuries. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to the identification and charges against a 14-year-old juvenile, police said. On Friday, June 10, at 8:…
Atlantic City Police Recover Ammo, Loaded Gun Stolen From North Carolina Atlantic City Police Recover Ammo, Loaded Gun Stolen From North Carolina
Atlantic City Police Recover Ammo, Loaded Gun Stolen From North Carolina A ShotSpotter alert led to the arrest of a man and the recovery of a stolen handgun and hollow-point bullets, authorities said. At 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 Atlantic City police responded to the 100 block of North Delaware Avenue.  Officer Joseph Kelly arrived and allegedly observed Gregory Baker urinating from the front porch of a residence in the immediate proximity of the ShotSpotter notification, police said.  Kelly made contact with Baker and as they spoke, Kelly purportedly noticed a spent shell casing and a live round on the porch where Baker was standing, police said…
2 Men Wounded, 1 Critically Hurt, In Atlantic City Shootings: Police 2 Men Wounded, 1 Critically Hurt, In Atlantic City Shootings: Police
2 Men Wounded, 1 Critically Hurt, In Atlantic City Shootings: Police Atlantic City police are investigating shootings in which two men were wounded, one critically, authorities said. On Tuesday at 10:36 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the 500 block of North Indiana Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.  Police found evidence of gunfire, but a victim could not be found, police said. Moments later, patrol officers reportedly were alerted that a shooting victim, 28 of Vineland arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said.  Shortly after, a second shooting …
Stolen Handgun, 250 Bags Heroin  Recovered In Atlantic City Stolen Handgun, 250 Bags Heroin  Recovered In Atlantic City
Stolen Handgun, 250 Bags Heroin Recovered In Atlantic City A 22-year-old man from South Jersey was arrested with a loaded handgun stolen from Virginia, authorities said. A 9-1-1 tip at 7:08 a.m. on Sunday sent Atlantic City patrol officers Christopher Dodson, Alberto Valles, Ahmed Waqar and Warren Young to the first block of south Florida Avenue. Surveillance Center personnel were able to direct the officers to Dupree Frederick, Jr., who was in the area and matched the description from the 9-1-1 caller, police said.  A loaded handgun allegedly was recovered from Frederick’s pocket, according to Lt. Kevin Fair, a police department spokesman. …
Shooting Leaves South Jersey Woman, 26, Wounded Shooting Leaves South Jersey Woman, 26, Wounded
Shooting Leaves South Jersey Woman, 26, Wounded A 26-year-old woman from Atlantic City was shot, authorities said. The shooting occurred at 12:32 a.m. Monday on the 400 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic City police said. The victim was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of her injuries. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766. Information can be texted to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.
Atlantic City Fugitive Sought In Shooting Atlantic City Fugitive Sought In Shooting
Atlantic City Fugitive Sought In Shooting Authorities seek the public’s help locating a suspect wanted in connection with an Atlantic City shooting. At 3:23 a.m. Friday, Atlantic City police were called to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, after someone walked into the emergency department with a gunshot wound. The unidentified woman, 34, of Atlantic City, sustained a non-life threatening injury, police said. The shooting occurred on the first block of south Florida Avenue. An investigation conducted by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to the identification of James Burton, 42, of Atlantic City as …
Teenager, Woman Shot In Atlantic City, Police Say Teenager, Woman Shot In Atlantic City, Police Say
Teenager, Woman Shot In Atlantic City, Police Say A 52-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl were shot in Atlantic City, authorities said. At 10:55 p.m, Wednesday, Atlantic City police were called to the 700 block of North Michigan Avenue on a ShotSpotter alert.  Police found evidence of gunfire, but no victim, according to Sergeant Paul Aristizabal, a police department spokesman. A short time later, two unidentified female victims, both of Atlantic City, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division suffering from gunshot wounds, Aristizabal said. Their injuries are considered non-life threatening, he said. …
Atlantic City Man, 28, Shot In Face Atlantic City Man, 28, Shot In Face
Atlantic City Man, 28, Shot In Face A 28-year-old man from Atlantic City was hospitalized on Thursday after being shot, authorities said.  At about 5 a.m., Atlantic City police officers responded to the 500 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard on a report of a man shot.  Police found the victim shot in the face, according to an initial report. He was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with non-life threatening injuries, police said. No arrests had been made. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 60…
Atlantic City Man, 36, Arrested In Shooting Atlantic City Man, 36, Arrested In Shooting
Atlantic City Man, 36, Arrested In Shooting A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. At 4:04 a.m. on Wednesday, patrol officers responded to the first block of south Bellevue Avenue on a report of a man shot.  Police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg that was bleeding heavily.  Officers Brandon Bower and Matthew Talavera began to provide medical aid to the identified victim, 21, of Atlantic City. Talavera applied a tourniquet to slow the bleeding down, police said. The victim was taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division…
SEEN ANYTHING? Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting SEEN ANYTHING? Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting
Seen Anything? Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting Atlantic City police are seeking any information on a shooting early Monday, authorities said.  At 12:10 a.m, patrol officers responded to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, after a man arrived at the emergency department suffering from a gunshot wound, police said. The victim, who is 27, sustained non-life threatening injuries after being shot near New York and Magellan avenues, police said. Anyone with information about either incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766.  Information also can be text…