Maple Shade woman shot during home invasion

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. - March 11, 2010

Police say Colleen Gallagher, 25, of the 300 block of East Woodlawn Avenue is listed in critical but stable condition at the hospital.

According to investigators, Gallagher and an acquaintance were inside her home when she heard someone knock on the door at approximately 2:00 a.m.

When she opened the door, police say, two assailants forced their way inside and, during the course of a brief struggle, one of the assailants discharged a weapon, striking Gallagher in the shoulder.

The acquaintance was not injured.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact:

Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit (normal business hours): (609) 265-5058
Burlington County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit (after hours): (609) 265-7113
Maple Shade Police Department Detective Bureau: (856) 779-7111
Maple Shade Police Confidential Tip Line: (856) 779-0094

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