Man Charged With Murder In Burlington City Car Shooting

BURLINGTON CITY, NJ — A man 35-year-old Burlington City man was charged in the fatal shooting of a man sitting in an SUV parked in the city on Thursday, according to authorities.

Bryant Williams, 35, of Burlington City, was charged with murder in the first degree, unlawful possession of a weapon in the second degree and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose i the second degree, the Burlington County Prosecutor and Burlington City Police Chief said.

Williams allegedly shot Dominick Santiago, 40, of Willingboro multiple times while Santiago sat in an SUV parked in the 500 black of Linden Avenue, authorities said. Santiago died at Cooper University Hospital several hours later, authorities continued.

The motive for the shooting is not yet known, according to authorities.

Williams was sent to Burlington County Jail to await further legal action, authorities said.

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