Gunshot alert leads Atlantic City police to 19-year-old victim, 4 illegal guns

by Charlie Dwyer

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department is investigating after a 19-year-old was shot on Sewall Avenue Friday night.

When police arrived at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Adriatic avenues, where a shot spotter alert was activated, they were advised of a possible shooting of a male victim nearby. The victim was transported to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

During the investigation, officers were led to a home on Adriatic Avenue, where they made contact with occupants suspected of being involved in the shooting.

After searching the residence, police located four illegal guns, including one that was used in the shooting earlier.

Louis Stokes III, was arrested without incident and charged with the shooting. The two remaining detained individuals were released without charges.

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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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