Man dead after shooting outside Wawa store in Vineland, New Jersey

Investigators say the victim was shot and killed as he exited the store.

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Friday, January 14, 2022
Man dead after shooting outside Wawa in Vineland, NJ
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed outside a Wawa store late Thursday night in Vineland, New Jersey.

VINELAND, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed outside a Wawa store late Thursday night in Vineland, New Jersey.

It happened at the store located at Park Avenue and Delsea Drive.

Officers arrived on the scene to find 23-year-old Vineland resident Luis Rivera dead from gunshot wounds.

Investigators say Rivera was shot as he exited the store.

The Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says, at this time, the shooting does not appear to be a random act.

There was no word on any suspects or motive in this shooting.

The Action Cam on the scene showed multiple police vehicles outside the store.

Police used crime scene tape to cordon off the entrance as well as a white pickup truck located at the gas pumps.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Vineland Police Department Det. Christopher Fixler at 856-460-0806 or Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit Det. Paul Panchesine at 856-332-6233.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at VPD.tips or CCPO.tips

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