MILLVILLE, N.J. — A man died Saturday night after being shot and crashing his vehicle on the 900 block of Church Street, prompting a joint homicide investigation by local and county law enforcement.
The incident began as a reported motor vehicle accident. When emergency personnel arrived, they discovered the driver had sustained a gunshot wound prior to the crash. The victim was transported to Vineland Inspira Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:02 p.m.
The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office and Millville Police Department are working together to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting and crash. Officials have not yet released the victim’s identity or confirmed whether any suspects have been identified.
Investigators have not shared details on a possible motive, and it remains unclear where the shooting occurred in relation to the vehicle’s final location.
The case is being treated as a homicide, with both agencies continuing to collect evidence and pursue leads.
Officials seek public help in homicide case
Law enforcement is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Detective Vit of the Millville Police Department at (856) 825-7010 or Detective Parker of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office at (856) 453-0486.
Anonymous tips may also be submitted online through the New Jersey tip portal at njccpo.gov/tips.
As of Monday, no arrests had been made in connection with the investigation.
