A Trenton man died Thursday evening, the victim of a shooting that occurred in a rural section of Hamilton Township, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.
In response to a 9-1-1 call, Township of Hamilton Police responded on Dec. 24, to Ocean Heights Avenue near the intersection of Salma Terrace, for a report of gunshots.
Upon arrival, police found Marquis T. Smith, 25, of Trenton, the victim of a shooting. Emergency responders transported Smith to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center—Mainland Division, where he was later pronounced dead.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit also responded to the scene.
The Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is performing an autopsy today.
Next-of-kin have been notified.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Township of Hamilton Police Department Detective Bureau continue the investigation.
Preliminary investigation indicates that there is no immediate threat to area residents.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 609-909-7666, or Hamilton Township Police at (609) 625-2700.