BRIDGETON, NJ – Late Saturday night, Bridgeton Police Department and detectives from the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office started investigations into a double homicide that occurred in the 100 block of Oxford St. A 16-year-old female of Fayette St. and a 17-year-old male from Chestnut St. were the victims of the fatal shooting, believed to be a targeted assault.
Another 17-year-old male from Marion St. sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. He remains in stable condition. Officers were alerted to the vicinity of Oxford St. and Belmont Ave. around 11:40 PM following reports of gunshots.
According to Chief of Police Michael Gaimari Sr., the victims were at the front porch of an Oxford St. residence when the shooting occurred. A still unidentified individual fired several shots before fleeing the scene. No arrests have been made as of this writing. The police request anyone with additional information to contact 856-451-0033 or submit information anonymously at BPD.TIPS.
