Fatal officer-involved shooting under investigation in Haddon Township, New Jersey

During an interaction in the stairwell, an officer fired his service weapon, striking the man.
Sunday, November 3, 2024
HADDON TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WPVI) -- An investigation is underway by the Attorney General's Office following a fatal officer-involved shooting in Haddon Township, New Jersey.

According to authorities, police responded to a 911 call regarding an attempted burglary in progress at an apartment complex located on West Crystal Lake Avenue in Westmont just after 1 a.m. Sunday.

Upon arrival, officers encountered a man in the stairwell armed with a knife.

During an interaction in the stairwell, an officer fired his service weapon, striking the man.

The man was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.



A knife was recovered at the scene.

The incident remains under investigation.

No further details have been released.
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