Summary
- A 41-year-old man was shot at the Ocean Casino in Atlantic City.
- The crime occurred in the parking garage of the popular venue, where the victim was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds.
- Soon after the shooting, police apprehended a 55-year-old man who is suspected of committing the crime.
A man suspected of shooting another individual in a casino parking lot in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was arrested just minutes after the incident on Saturday night.
The victim was shot several times
Local media have reported that a 41-year-old man was discovered in the parking garage of Ocean Casino in Atlantic City over the weekend. The incident occurred at approximately 9 PM on Saturday. The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his lower body. Upon arrival, Atlantic City Police Department officers administered initial medical treatment to the victim. The police also worked with Ocean Casino's security team to secure a description of the suspect. According to preliminary reports, the victim, an Atlantic City resident, survived the attack but was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
The suspected shooter was arrested minutes later
After obtaining a description of the suspect responsible for the shooting, police officers detained him just minutes after the incident occurred. The arrest was made possible by the swift actions of the police and their collaboration with Ocean Casino security personnel. The suspect, a 55-year-old man, was reportedly apprehended as he attempted to leave the area. Law enforcement allegedly found a stolen firearm from South Carolina in the suspect's possession, but it is unclear if this weapon was used in the shooting at Ocean Casino's parking garage. According to BreakingAC.com, the suspect has a previous criminal record. In 2014, he faced charges for weapons and aggravated assault after a woman alleged that he threatened her with a firearm. During that incident, police found a firearm, drugs, and several thousand dollars in cash on him. Following the recent crime, the suspect now faces charges related to weapons, aggravated assault, and attempted murder. Given his prior criminal record, he is also charged with possession of a firearm by a restricted person. Under the New Jersey Criminal Code, individuals with prior felony convictions or those suffering from mental illness are prohibited from possessing firearms.
