Crime & Safety
Egg Harbor Township Man Fatally Shot At Home: Prosecutor
The 24-year-old man had multiple gunshot wounds, according to authorities.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — An Egg Harbor Township man was fatally shot Thursday night inside his home, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced. Authorities found Arturo Barrera III, 24, dead at the scene.
Police received a 911 call at 11:20 p.m. about a shooting at 109 Vermont Avenue. Authorities found that Barrera, a resident, suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
Officials will perform an autopsy Friday. No arrests have been made, and this incident appears to be isolated, the ACPO said.
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The ACPO and Egg Harbor Township Police Department are investigating. Anyone with information involving serious crimes can call the ACPO at 609-909-7800 or visit acpo.org/tips.
People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477(TIPS) or visit http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of people who commit crimes in Atlantic County.
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