One Killed In Triple Shooting In South Jersey

A man was shot and killed and at least two others were wounded in a shooting in South Jersey on Sunday evening, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner has announced. A search is underway for the suspect.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office did not identify the victims of the shootings as of 3:30 p.m.

The shootings were discovered after a 911 call was received at the Hamilton Township Police department at 5:30 p.m., on Sunday, according to the ACPO. Police responded to a report of shots fired, and that several victims were shot at the Brandywood Townhomes.

When police arrived, three victims were found to be shot and one of them died as a result of his wounds. The male victim was pronounced dead at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Campus and an autopsy will be completed Monday, according to the ACPO.

One victim remains in critical condition and at least one other victim was treated and released

The investigation is ongoing and is a cooperative effort between the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Hamilton Township Police Department. The Egg Harbor City Police Department and the New Jersey State Police also responded to the scene.

Anyone with information involving this crime or any serious crimes are asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Web site at http://www.acpo.org/tips.html and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.

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.

We'll have more information as it comes in.

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