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Nursing Home Shooting: One Dead, One Critical
15 Apr
Summary
- One person died and another was critically injured in a shooting.
- The incident occurred at a nursing and rehabilitation facility.
- Police ordered residents to shelter in place during the response.
A shooting incident at the Excelcare at Egg Harbor nursing facility on Monday morning has tragically claimed one life and left another person in critical condition. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office confirmed the event occurred within the building but emphasized it did not take place in resident areas, assuring that no residents were harmed or in danger.
Authorities stated that the individuals involved in the shooting knew each other, and the incident is being treated as isolated, posing no threat to the wider community. During the law enforcement response, residents were instructed to shelter in place while the building was cleared and secured.
The identities of those involved are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. While two Kia sedans were observed being towed from the parking lot, officials have not yet confirmed if any arrests have been made. The investigation into the full circumstances of the shooting remains ongoing.
