On the night of Friday, July 24, 2026, the life of 19-year-old Javonte Stallworth of Mullica Township, New Jersey, was tragically cut short. Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash near Route 30 and Snow Hill Road. Upon their arrival, they discovered Stallworth deceased inside the vehicle. It was soon determined that he had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing two individuals fleeing from the crashed car on foot, prompting an immediate investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
The investigation quickly led authorities to two juvenile passengers who had been in the vehicle with Stallworth. After being located and brought in for questioning, one of the passengers, a 15-year-old from Mullica Township identified only by the initials A.H., was arrested in connection with Stallworth's death. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced that A.H.
was charged with aggravated manslaughter, unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, possession of a firearm by a minor, and possession of a firearm without a serial number. Following the charges, the juvenile was lodged at the Harbor Fields Juvenile Detention Center.
The community of Mullica Township was left to mourn the loss of a young man, as the legal process for the accused began. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Major Crime Unit. As the case proceeds through the juvenile justice system, further details regarding a potential trial, conviction, or sentencing for the suspect have not yet been made public. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence on individuals, families, and communities.
