Eastampton, NJ – Authorities announced the death of a 26-year-old Willingboro man following a shooting incident at the Eastampton Gardens apartment complex.
The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, under LaChia L. Bradshaw, and Eastampton Township Police, led by Chief Joseph Iacovitti, reported that the incident began just before 7:15 p.m. yesterday. Police were dispatched to the intersection of Hedding-Jacksonville Road and Welsford Way upon receiving reports of a motor vehicle collision.
At the scene, Christian Kurtz was found with a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Virtua Mount Holly Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries about 30 minutes later.
Investigations indicate that Kurtz was shot within the vicinity of the apartment complex and subsequently drove a short distance before his vehicle collided with another.
As of now, no arrests have been made regarding the incident. The Burlington County Medical Examiner’s Office is scheduled to perform an autopsy today to further investigate the circumstances surrounding Kurtz’s death.