What to Know
- A man was found shot to death in Woodbury City, New Jersey, Saturday night.
- Witnesses told investigators they saw someone fleeing the scene.
- A spokesperson for the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said they don't believe the shooting is random.
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Woodbury, New Jersey, Saturday night.
Woodbury City police responded to East Centre Street around 11:30 p.m. for a reported shooting. When they arrived they found a 27-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound to the head.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his death was ruled a homicide. Witnesses told investigators they saw someone fleeing the on foot after the shooting. Police have not released a description of any suspects however.
A spokesperson for the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office told NBC10 they don’t believe the shooting is random and there’s no known threat to public safety.
The prosecutor’s office and Woodbury City police are investigating. If you have any information, please call Detective John Petroski at 856-498-6238 or Detective Alex Phillips at 609-352-3919.
