Crime & Safety

65-Year-Old Man Shot With Arrow In South Jersey

He was found in a wooded area.

WOODBURY, NJ — A man was found shot with an arrow on Sunday morning in a wooded area of the city, Woodbury Police said.

At around 6:02 a.m., officers responded to the area of 467 Cooper St. for a report of someone who was hit by an arrow.

The 65-year-old man was taken to the hospital with non-critical injuries, and the scene was secured.

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Initial evidence points to this being a targeted attack, authorities said, with no known threat to the community.

Anyone with information is asked to contact (856) 845-0065 (Opt. 142).

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