Teen Shot 2 People, Killing Man In Camden: Prosecutor

CAMDEN, NJ — A Camden teen killed a man and injured a woman in a shooting, authorities said Tuesday.

Avonte Muse, 19, was charged with first-degree murder and second-degree aggravated assault. He was arrested Nov. 4 on an unrelated charge and remains in the Camden County Jail.

Muse's recent charges stem from an Oct. 27 double shooting in the city, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office (CCPO). At about 8 p.m. that night, police found two shooting victims — Akeem Jenkins and a 32-year-old woman — at the 2800 block of Hull Road, officials said.

Both victims were taken to Cooper University Hospital, where Jenkins, 33, was pronounced dead at 8:41 p.m., the CCPO said. The woman was released from the hospital.

Anyone with information on this case can contact Det. Matthew Kreidler of the CCPO's Homicide Unit at 856-930-5355 and Det. Maria Bagby of the Camden County Police Department at 609-519-6947. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.