NJ Man's Death In Colombia Might Be Targeted Hit: Reports

ABSECON, NJ — A 29-year-old Absecon man was shot and killed last week in Colombia in a possible targeted hit, according to local newspaper El Colombiano. Joshua Oliver's wallet and cell phone were found near him on the ground, leading authorities to rule out robbery as a motive, according to reports.

Someone approached Oliver outside the western Medellín hotel he was staying in. They shot several times before immediately fleeing, Metropolitan Police Commander Pablo Ruiz told El Colombiano. Authorities are examining security cameras and have contacted U.S. officials.

Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez asked that authorities be given time to discover a motive.

Oliver worked at Scores nightclub in Atlantic City, according to nj.com. He was from Galloway but lived in Absecon with two dogs, a father and a brother.

Oliver posted a photo Sept. 20 on Facebook of himself in Medellín. But Colombian authorities believe he travelled to Colombia around June 3, according to El Colombiano.

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