Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a Camden man who was found with a gunshot wound in the street late Thursday night.
Camden, NJ – Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 50-year-old Camden man dead Thursday night, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Camden County Police Department.
Officers responded at approximately 10:20 p.m. Thursday to the 300 block of Morse Street after receiving a report of a person who had been shot.
When officers arrived, they found Cornelius Smith, 50, of Camden, lying in the street with a gunshot wound.
Victim pronounced dead at hospital
Smith was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 10:46 p.m., authorities said.
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Camden County Police Department are jointly investigating the shooting.
Investigation remains active
No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not released information regarding a possible suspect or motive.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Vincent Russomanno of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at 856-225-8669 or Detective Matthew Blantz of the Camden County Police Department at 609-923-6853. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through CAMDEN.TIPS.
Key Points
- Cornelius Smith, 50, of Camden, was fatally shot Thursday night on the 300 block of Morse Street.
- Officers found Smith in the street with a gunshot wound after responding around 10:20 p.m.
- The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.