Charges Filed in Murder and Attempted Suicide at Popular Atlantic City Outlets

Charges have been filed in an apparent murder-suicide attempt over a woman that took place in two stores at popular Atlantic City outlets last week.

Luis Maisonet, 55, of Somers Point, is charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose and other related offenses.

Police say Maisonet entered the Zumiez clothing store at the Tanger Outlets' The Walk at 2010 Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Atlantic City Thursday, September 1. He then allegedly took out a gun and shot store manager Christopher Romero, 26. He then walked across Arkansas Avenue to White House Black Market and turned the gun on himself after being confronted by an off-duty police officer from out of town, law enforcement sources said.

Police arrived at Zumiez at noon after receiving multiple 911 calls. Both Romero and Maisonet were taken to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center - City Division. Romero was pronounced dead at the hospital while Maisonet was in critical condition.

Law enforcement sources told NBC10 Jersey Shore Bureau reporter Ted Greenberg it appears Romero was dating Maisonet's ex-girlfriend.

Romero's co-workers expressed shock over the deadly shooting.

"I immediately started crying," Anthony Acosta, a Zumiez employee said. "We're all a family here so basically one goes down, we all go down. It's very upsetting."

Stores in the area were locked down, leaving shoppers sheltered inside for at least 20 minutes, as police determined the scope of the shooting.

UPDATE. Victim has died from his injuries. A male suspect, who sustained a self inflicted gunshot wound, is in custody. Weapon recovered.
— Atlantic City Police (@AtlanticCityPD) September 1, 2016

We currently have one person detained in reference to this incident.
— Atlantic City Police (@AtlanticCityPD) September 1, 2016

The incident at the Walk in Atlantic City is not an active shooter situation.
— Atlantic City Police (@AtlanticCityPD) September 1, 2016

The shooting happened a few hours before the Zac Brown Band performed a concert on the beach a few blocks away.

Maisonet was arrested at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Wednesday where he remains guarded by law enforcement officers. His bail is set at $1,000,000 cash, no 10%.