In the late hours of a cold January evening, tragedy struck in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. On January 13, 2022, David Markeid Brown, a 28-year-old Black/African American male from Clayton, was fatally shot outside an apartment building on Blackwood-Clementon Road. The sound of gunfire pierced the night around 11:35 p.m., prompting a police response.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Brown on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was rushed to Jefferson Stratford Hospital, but despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after midnight, at approximately 12:34 a.m. on January 14, 2022.
The Gloucester Township Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor's Office launched an immediate investigation into the homicide. Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for Brown's death. To date, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the shooting. The investigation remains active as detectives continue to seek leads in the case.
