Crime & Safety
Man Wanted, Charged With Murder In Atlantic City Shooting: Prosecutor
Two men were charged with murder in the shooting death of a Philadelphia man. One man's location is currently unknown, officials said.
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Two men were charged with murder in the shooting death of a Philadelphia man, and one of them is currently wanted by authorities, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Aaron Callahan, 32, and Kenneth Creek, 47, were both charged with murder in the shooting death of Jordan Eaddy, 31, from Philadelphia, PA, Prosecutor William E. Reynolds said.
Eaddy was killed on Aug. 26 around midnight, Reynolds said. Police responded to a Shot Spotter alert around 1300 Baltic Ave and found a man who had been shot, later identified as Eaddy. Eaddy was then pronounced dead, Reynolds said.
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Callahan was arrested without incident and taken to the Atlantic County Justice Facility, while Creek's location is unknown, Reynolds said. Officials are asking for the public's help in seeking Creek.
"If you see Kenneth Creek, it is asked you call the local police department and do not approach him as he should be considered armed and dangerous," Reynolds said.
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Callahan was also charged with conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, Reynolds said.
Creek was also charged with and is wanted for conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and possession of a weapon by a certain person, Reynolds said.
Any information on Creek’s whereabouts or this investigation can be directed to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or anonymously at the Prosecutor’s Office Web site at https://www.acpo.org/forms/tips-crime-reporting/. People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.
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