In the late hours of a Friday night in Camden, New Jersey, the life of Donald Green, a 43-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short. On June 28, 2024, at approximately 11:35 p.m., the sound of gunfire prompted a response from the Camden County Police Department, who were alerted by a ShotSpotter activation on the 1000 block of Liberty Street. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Green suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was immediately transported to Cooper University Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Green succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The initial investigation into the fatal shooting was launched by the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and the Camden County Police Department, who appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the person or persons responsible for this act of violence. The authorities did not immediately release details about a potential motive or the circumstances that led to the shooting.
After nearly a month of investigation, authorities identified a suspect in connection with Green's death. On July 26, 2024, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office announced charges against 32-year-old Allan Watson of Lindenwold. The charges filed against Watson included first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. This development marked a significant breakthrough in the case, bringing authorities one step closer to securing justice for Donald Green.
The manhunt for the suspect concluded a few days later. On July 29, 2024, Allan Watson was located and apprehended in Westville, New Jersey. The arrest was carried out by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force. While an arrest has been made, the investigation into the death of Donald Green is considered ongoing, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with further information to come forward.
