South Jersey Mother Of 3 Killed By Gunfire

A South Jersey mother of three was found dead in her home on Wednesday, felled by gunfire, authorities said.

Celeste Cannon, 25, of Millville was shot and killed on the 100 block of West Main Street in Millville. The mother of three children was found during the early morning hours, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office.

The Millville Police Department and the CCPO unit responded to the scene and discovered Cannon. An autopsy is pending.

Cannon's friends paid tribute to her on social media on Thursday, where the mother of three showed pictures of her children that displayed her joy as a parent.

Anyone with information is are urged to contact Millville Police Lt. Ross Hoffman at 856-825-7000 or Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit Lt. George Chopek at 609-381-2046.

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Photo courtesy of Cannon family