Woman Charged With Hindering In 8-Year-Old Girl Murder Investigation: Prosecutor

A Camden woman has been charged with hindering an investigation in connection with the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl in Camden last month, Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson said Friday morning.

Shakia Land, 35, was charged with one count fourth degree hindering an investigation in the shooting death of 8-year-old Gabrielle Hill-Carter on South 8th Street on Aug. 24.

Police allege Land provided a false alibi for a person of interest in the investigation. The charge carries a potential sentence of 18 months in state prison.

The 8-year-old girl known as Gabby was outside her house around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 when she was caught in a cross-fire between two groups of people and shot in the head.

She was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where she died later that week.

The suspects were able to speed off in a car away from the scene. Police say they are searching for a black male who was last seen fleeing the area wearing dark clothes.

Detectives are actively investigating this case and need anyone with information to come forward. The Citizens Crime Commission is offering a $76,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for her death.

“As in all homicide investigations, receiving cooperation from the community is vital,” police said in a statement on Friday. “We urge anyone with information to call Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Sherman Hopkins at 856-225-8623 or Camden County Police Department Detective Michael Ross at 856-757-7420.”