By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities from several southern New Jersey law enforcement agencies are investigating a tragic home invasion that occurred Tuesday night, resulting in the death of a county detective.
According to a statement released by the Bridgeton Police Department, officers responded to a call on the 600 block of Buckshutem Road at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving reports of multiple suspects kicking in the front door of a residence.
When officers arrived, they found the victim, identified as 51-year-old Monica Mosley, a sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, who had been shot. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Further investigation led law enforcement to Inspira Hospital in Bridgeton and later to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where a suspect was detained for questioning after being treated for a gunshot wound, according to the Bridgeton Police Department.
In a statement, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin expressed his condolences:
"We mourn the tragic loss of Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office.
Each of us should feel safe in our homes, and when that safety is broken, it impacts us all. Sgt. Mosley was a dedicated public servant, known for her commitment to justice and her devotion to her community. We will always be grateful for her service."
The investigation into the home invasion is ongoing, and authorities continue to work diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the crime.