Camden Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor

CAMDEN, NJ — A man was charged Monday for his role in a fatal shooting in Camden, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office (CCPO).

Jose O. Rivera, 34, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 47-year-old Jose G. Rivera. Although the men — both Camden residents — share a first and last name, they are not related, officials said.

The suspect is currently in custody at the Camden County Correctional Facility on unrelated charges.

Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at about 12:45 p.m. Oct. 15 on 7th and Bailey Streets. That's where they found an individual — later identified as Jose G. Rivera — suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, the CCPO said.

Officials took Jose G. Rivera to Cooper University Hospital. He was pronounced dead at about 1 p.m.

Anyone with information on this case can contact Det. Daniel Crawford, of the CCPO's Homicide Unit at 856-225-2593 and Det. Brian Ford of the Camden County Police Department at 609-519-6927. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.