BURLINGTON CITY, NJ — A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a triple shooting that led to the death of a man in Burlington City, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said.
The boy, whose name is not being released due to his age, was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree possession of a firearm by a minor.
At around 7 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Federal Street where a triple shooting took place outside of a home.
The man fell at the scene and the kids ran towards Route 130 and eventually collapsed.
The two boys were flown to Camden's Cooper University Medical Center and are expected to survive, according to officials.
Jerome Chandler, 23, of Burlington City, was shot multiple times and taken by ambulance to Virtua Willingboro Hospital. He died around two hours later at the facility.
The shooting occurred a short distance from Burlington City High School and led the district to open its facilities on a two-hour delay Tuesday.
The shooter was arrested by New Jersey State Police on Wednesday in Hopewell Township.
The motive for the shooting is still unclear.
Anyone with information is asked to submit online or contact (609) 265-5035.
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