In the predawn hours of Sunday, August 16, 2026, the city of Millville, New Jersey, was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the lives of two individuals. Ashley Brown, a 32-year-old resident of Millville, and Andy Steven Brazil, 32, of the neighboring city of Vineland, were fatally shot in an incident that unfolded around 3:40 a.m. in the vicinity of 815 N. High Street. Millville police officers responded to reports of gunfire and, upon their arrival, discovered both Brown and Brazil suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the double homicide was swiftly undertaken by the Millville Police Department in conjunction with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit. Their efforts led to the identification of two suspects who were subsequently arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting. Daniel L.
Gilmore Jr., 50, of Millville, was taken into custody on August 19, 2026. He faces a litany of serious charges, including two counts of homicide, two counts of attempted murder, endangering the welfare of a minor, and several weapons offenses. The second suspect, James Harris, 52, of Absecon, was arrested on August 17, 2026, and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and other related offenses.
According to the allegations put forth by the prosecutor's office, the incident involved Gilmore firing into a vehicle that was occupied by four individuals. This act resulted in the tragic deaths of Ashley Brown and Andy Brazil. Two other occupants of the vehicle, an adult female and a minor female, were fortunate to escape physical injury. During the same incident, it is alleged that James Harris discharged a firearm in the direction of a different passing vehicle that was occupied by two unknown individuals. The investigation into the double homicide remains active and ongoing as authorities continue to piece together the events of that fatal morning. While arrests have been made and charges have been filed, the legal process is still in its early stages. Prosecutors have indicated their intent to seek the pretrial detention of Gilmore as the case against both men moves forward through the court system. The motive for the shooting has not yet been publicly disclosed by law enforcement officials.
