In the early morning hours of a Thursday in Camden, New Jersey, the sound of gunfire pierced the quiet, leading to the tragic death of 22-year-old Tyquan Eason. On July 18, 2024, at approximately 12:52 a.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of Atlantic Avenue after a ShotSpotter activation indicated gunfire in the area.
The responding officers did not find a victim at that immediate location but soon discovered a male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds nearby.
The gravely injured man, identified as Tyquan Eason of Camden, was located in the vicinity of Mount Ephraim Avenue and Thurman Street. Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and he was quickly transported to Cooper University Hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, Eason succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:14 a.m.
Authorities from the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and the Camden County Police Department have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. At this time, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide, and the investigation remains active and ongoing as detectives continue to seek information from the public to identify any suspects involved in Tyquan Eason's death.
