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'Armed And Dangerous' Man Wanted For Attempted Murder In South Jersey, Prosecutor Says

A Wildwood man was shot and taken to the hospital.

Angel Cruz (Credit: Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office)

BRIDGETON, NJ — A 27-year-old man is wanted for attempted murder after a shooting on June 17, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said.

Angel Cruz, of Bridgeton, was charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and second-degree certain persons not to have a weapon.

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He should be considered armed and dangerous and not be approached, authorities added.

Bridgeton officers responded to North Street on June 17 for a report of a person who was shot.

A 47-year-old man from Wildwood was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding this case can contact the New Jersey State Police at 1-800-437-7839 or fugitiveinformation@njsp.gov.

You may also reach out to the Prosecutor's Office at (856) 525-7475 or the Bridgeton Police at (856) 451-0033.

Online submissions can be done through the CCPO.TIPS site.

Information can be sent in anonymously, according to officials.

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