Man Killed In South Jersey Shooting, Officials Seek Suspect

CUMBERLAND CO., NJ — Officials seek a suspect after a 33-year-old man was shot several times in the chest Friday night in South Jersey.

Millville Police responded to a shots fired call on Feb. 17 at 10:39 p.m., according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Officers found Lamont Jones suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest in the area of 4th and E Streets, Webb-McRae said.

First responders transported the Vineland man to Cooper Hospital by helicopter, and medical staff there pronounced deceased, the prosecutor's office said.

Millville Police and the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit are investigating.

Anyone with information may contact CCPO Detective Paul Panchesine at 856-332-6233 or Millville Detective Cody Miller at 856-825-7010, Ext. 7234. Anonymous tips may be submitted at https://njccpo.gov/Tips.