Authorities Investigate Homicide Of Somers Point Man

SOMERS POINT, NJ — Authorities are investigating the homicide of a Somers Point man. Somers Hickman was found dead Monday in his home, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.

An autopsy was conducted Tuesday. Blunt-force trauma is the pending cause of death, and homicide is the pending manner of death.

Neighbors called Somers Point police at 9:55 p.m. Monday to request a wellness check for Hickman. Police found the 67-year-old man dead in his Chapman Avenue home, the ACPO said.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit at 609-909-7800 or go to acpo.org/tips 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 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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