Teen shot in residential Vorhees neighborhood

VORHEES, N.J. – Detectives are investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old on Saturday night, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Voorhees Police Department Chief Louis Bordi.

A Voorhees Police Officer was approached by a group of passengers claiming there was a shooting victim inside their vehicle around 11:21 p.m. on May 8. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he remains being treated for his injuries.

Through the investigation, it was determined the teen was shot while on the unit block of Franklin Dr. in Voorhees. Detectives continue to search for potential witnesses and information that could help determine what led to the shooting.

If anyone has information that could aid the investigation, please contact CCPO Det. Alex Burckhardt at 856-225-5048 or Voorhees Police Det. Lance Klein at 856-627-5858.You can also send a confidential tip to ccpotips@ccproescutor.org.

Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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