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Gunfire Erupts in Camden Injuring One Man, Killing Another

Camden County

Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Camden County Police Chief Scott Thomson reported a shooting last night which resulted in the death of a Lawnside man.

Camden County Police responded on November 28, 2017 at approximately 7:20 p.m. to 1100 block of Atlantic Avenue in the city in reference to a ShotSpotter activation and 9-1-1 calls for a shooting.

When officers arrived, they located two victims, a 28-year-old Camden man, and Stanford Brown, 30, of Lawnside, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Both individuals were transported to Cooper University Hospital.

The 28-year-old was treated and later released. Stanford Brown succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at approximately 7:35 p.m.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.

Police announced that no arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Matthew Barber at (856) 225-5166 or Camden County Police Detective Edward Gonzalez at (856) 757-7420.

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