Camden, NJ – Detectives with the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Camden County Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a Camden resident Friday night.
According to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez, officers responded at approximately 9:50 p.m. on July 31 to the 100 block of North 24th Street after receiving reports of a person who had been shot.
When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as Edgar Velasco-Hernandez, 35, of Camden.
Emergency responders transported Velasco-Hernandez to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 11:37 p.m.
Detectives continue homicide investigation
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit responded to assist Camden County police with the investigation.
Authorities have not released information about what led to the shooting or whether investigators have identified a suspect.
No arrests have been announced, and detectives have not disclosed whether they believe the shooting was targeted.
Investigators are continuing to process evidence, interview witnesses and review surveillance footage from the area as they work to determine who was responsible for the killing.
Police ask public for information
Detectives are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cody Skinner of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 580-6053 or Detective Matthew Blantz of the Camden County Police Department at (609) 923-6853.
Anonymous tips may also be submitted through CAMDEN.TIPS.
Homicide investigations often rely on information from witnesses, surveillance video and community tips gathered during the first several days after a shooting. Authorities are encouraging anyone who was in the area Friday night to contact investigators, even if they believe the information they have may seem insignificant.
Local Impact
The fatal shooting marks another homicide under investigation in Camden as law enforcement continues efforts to reduce violent crime through targeted enforcement and community partnerships. Detectives are urging residents with information to help identify those responsible and bring closure to the victim’s family.
Sources
- Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
- Camden County Police Department
FAQ
- Who was the victim? Police identified the victim as 35-year-old Edgar Velasco-Hernandez of Camden.
- Where did the shooting happen? The shooting occurred in the 100 block of North 24th Street in Camden.
- Has anyone been arrested? No. Detectives said the investigation remains active and no arrests have been made.
- How can the public provide information? Anyone with information can contact Detective Cody Skinner, Detective Matthew Blantz, or submit an anonymous tip through CAMDEN.TIPS.
- Who is investigating the case? The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Camden County Police Department.
Key Points
- A 35-year-old Camden man died after a late-night shooting on North 24th Street.
- Investigators have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.
- Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact detectives or submit an anonymous tip.
