In the late hours of a summer evening in Camden, New Jersey, the life of 22-year-old Lemuel T. Rodgers, a Black male, was irrevocably altered. On the night of August 8, 2022, violence erupted in the 2700 block of Federal Street. It was there that Rodgers was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The incident prompted a response from the Camden County Metro Police officers at approximately 11:12 p.m., after a ShotSpotter activation alerted them to the gunfire.
Emergency services
arrived at the scene and transported Rodgers to Cooper University Medical Center for immediate medical attention. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, his injuries proved to be too severe. Two days after the shooting, on August 10, 2022, Lemuel Rodgers succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The investigation into the death of Lemuel Rodgers was launched by the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and the Camden County Police Department. Authorities have been actively seeking information from the public to help piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. To date, the investigation remains open and ongoing. Law enforcement officials have not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the homicide, and no arrests have been made. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case and bring a measure of justice for Rodgers and his family.
