Detectives are searching for answers after a 25-year-old Lawnside man died following a shooting on West Hodges Avenue.
LAWNSIDE, N.J. — Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Lawnside man, according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Authorities said officers with the Lawnside Police Department responded to the unit block of West Hodges Avenue at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Friday after receiving reports of a shooting.
Victim Taken to Cooper University Hospital
When officers arrived, they learned the victim, identified as George Rivera, 25, of Lawnside, had already been transported by private vehicle to Cooper University Hospital.
Rivera later died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 11:27 p.m., according to prosecutors.
- Police responded to the unit block of West Hodges Avenue for a reported shooting.
- George Rivera, 25, was taken to Cooper University Hospital in a private vehicle.
- No arrests have been announced as detectives continue investigating.
Detectives Seek Information
The investigation is being conducted by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Lawnside Police Department.
Officials said the homicide investigation remains active and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Michael Manning of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 365-3246. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through CAMDEN.TIPS.
Who was the victim?
The victim was identified as 25-year-old George Rivera of Lawnside, who later died after being transported to Cooper University Hospital.
Where did the shooting happen?
Police responded to the unit block of West Hodges Avenue in Lawnside after receiving reports of a shooting at approximately 5:50 p.m.
Have any arrests been made?
No. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said the investigation remains active and ongoing, and no arrests have been announced.
Sources: Camden County Prosecutor’s Office • Lawnside Police Department
