Burlington Co. Man Fired Gun During Domestic Dispute, Fled Scene: Cops

Editor's note: People who may be facing domestic violence can view their county's resources, call the New Jersey hotline at 1-800-572-SAFE (7233), or contact the national domestic-violence hotline. For emergencies, call 911.

MARLTON, NJ — A man was arrested after police say he fired a gun during a domestic dispute at a Marlton apartment complex and fled the scene.

Police responded to the incident at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the No. 40 building of the Olympus Apartments (10 Baker Blvd.). Officers found that Dion Williams fired a single round from a handgun and fled the scene on foot with another man named Cyllan Little.

Police located Little on Route 73 near Baker Boulevard. He was charged with third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

Evesham police called Little an accomplice but did not say what he did during the domestic dispute.

Detectives continued searching for Williams and discovered that he fled to Hamilton, where he was arrested without incident, police said. His weapon was also seized, according to law enforcement.

Williams was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon (second-degree), possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose (second-degree) and aggravated assault (third-degree). He was placed in Burlington County Jail, where he will remain pending his first court appearance.

Little was released with an initial court appearance.

Both Williams and Little are 23-year-old Willingboro residents.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information can contact the Evesham Police Department at 856-983-1116, the Confidential Tip Line at 856-983-4699, or email Det. DeFrancesco at DefrancescoC@eveshampd.org. Anonymous tips can be sent by texting ETPDTIP to 847411.