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Absecon Police Department
Wednesday October 16th, 2019 :: 04:35 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Gun Shots Fired in a Residence

On Tuesday October 14, 2019 at 1:05pm Absecon patrol units were dispatched to an address on Marin Drive for a report of gunshots in a residence. Upon arrival it was learned that no one was injured by the gunfire. The victim reported that the accused subject(s) fled the residence running East along West California Ave.

Pleasantville Police along with Absecon units checked the area for the accused and set up a perimeter. A K9 unit from the Linwood Police Department responded and assisted with a K9 track but no accused was located. Due to the close proximity Holy Spirit High School and Giggles & Scribbles Daycare were placed on a short lockdown.

If anyone has any information in regards to the incident please contact the Absecon Police Department at 609-641-0667. Information can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Atlantic County at 1-800-658-8477.

Address/Location
Absecon Police Department
500 N. Mill Road
Absecon, NJ 08201

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-641-0667

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