Police in Camden, New Jersey recently arrested a town resident in connection with a shooting involving two men, one of whom remains at large. The man arrested was charged with attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Officials are continuing their investigation of the shooting, which occurred on May 11th at the corner of Sheridan Street and Norris Street at approximately 4 p.m. According to police, two men shot at each other, while a female bystander was shot in the arm.
19-year-old Kevin Owens, a Camden resident, was allegedly one of the shooters involved in the confrontation. He was shot in the leg, and subsequently arrested. The other suspect remains unknown and officials are seeking the public’s help in identifying him. The Camden County Police Department released a description of a black male wearing a white shirt, black pants, and white sneakers, asking all those with information related to the incident to contact the police tip line.
Owens, who was being held at the Camden County jail with his bail set at $250,000 cash, could be subject to severe penalties if he is ultimately convicted. For example, aggravated assault crimes, which are governed under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b), can be considered second, third, or fourth degree offense, depending on the circumstances of the alleged assault. Factors taken into account when determining the degree of the offense include: the nature of the force used, the extent of injury to the victim, and whether a weapon was involved.
In New Jersey, a conviction for any aggravated assault offense can lead to fines, jail time, a period of probation, and a permanent indictable felony charge on the individual’s criminal record.
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