The gunman who police say opened fire on a South Jersey block Saturday, killing a man and leaving a 5-year-old girl hurt, remained on the loose Sunday -- but police said they have a warrant and know who the shooter is.
Authorities say Samuel James, 26, of Burlington Township, opened fire on the 100 block of East Federal Street in Burlington City just before 7 p.m., killing 24-year-old Byron Turner with a gunshot wound to the head. A 5-year-old girl who was on the block at the time also suffered injuries while fleeing the gunfire, police said, although they said she was not shot as initially thought.
Police said James' last known address is on Route 130 North in Burlington Township. He is now charged with murder and weapons offenses, and there's a warrant out for his arrest.
Police are asking the public's help to track down James, who they said stands about 6 feet tall and weighs about 140 pounds. They did not say what they believe motivated the shooting.
James is known to stay in Burlington City and Camden, besides his last known address on Route 130. Police asked that anyone with information on his whereabouts contact Burlington City Police at 609-386-0262, message the Burlington Police on Facebook or call Burlington County Central Communications at 609-267-8300.
