Cherry Hill Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Parking Lot Shooting Injures 61-Year-Old

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April 18, 2026

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A 61-year-old man was shot while sitting in his vehicle at a Route 70 shopping center, and a Cherry Hill suspect has now been charged with attempted murder following a swift investigation, authorities said.

Officers responded around 3:53 p.m. April 15 to Liberty Bell Plaza at 2083 Route 70 East, where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Cherry Hill Police Department.

Shooting Unfolds in Busy Shopping Center

Investigators determined the suspect pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle in the parking lot and opened fire before leaving the scene.

The victim was transported to Cooper University Hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.

Detectives used surveillance footage to identify the suspect as Terrence Roberts, 52, of Cherry Hill, and track his vehicle back to his residence.

Arrest Leads to Weapons Seizure

A search of Roberts’ home on April 16 led to the seizure of multiple firearms, authorities said.

Roberts was taken into custody the same day and later charged with first-degree attempted murder, weapons offenses, and possession of a large-capacity magazine.

He is being held at the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing in Superior Court.

“The quick response, diligent police work, and our effective technology investments proved invaluable as we were able to identify and take this offender into custody without further incident,” Cherry Hill Police Chief John Ostermueller said.

Key Points
• 61-year-old man shot in vehicle at Cherry Hill shopping center parking lot
• Suspect identified as Terrence Roberts, 52, and charged with attempted murder
• Police recover multiple firearms during search of suspect’s residence

Coordinated Investigation Leads to Arrest

The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit worked alongside Cherry Hill police to build the case using video evidence and investigative leads.

Authorities credited coordination between agencies for the rapid identification and arrest of the suspect.

What Comes Next

Roberts remains in custody awaiting a detention hearing as the case proceeds through the court system.

Investigators say the case is ongoing and are asking anyone with additional information to contact Detective Timothy Jordan of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office or Detective Bruce Erney of the Cherry Hill Police Department.

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