In the early hours of February 21, 2021, Jimel Quann, a 44-year-old man, was fatally shot in Camden, New Jersey. The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Marlton Pike and Baird Boulevard. Quann was in the company of a group of people when he was targeted and shot multiple times.
Responding police officers discovered Quann on the highway with severe gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after his arrival.
Investigators believe that Jimel Quann was the intended victim of the shooting. His death marked the sixth homicide in the city of Camden for that year. This was not the first time tragedy struck the Quann family; one of Jimel's brothers, Shawn Quann, was also fatally shot in 2015. Another of his brothers is hip-hop artist Rob Potna.
The Camden County Prosecutor's Office and local law enforcement are actively investigating the murder. Despite their ongoing efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with Jimel Quann's death, and the suspect or suspects remain at large. Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that might lead to an arrest and have offered a $5,000 reward for information that helps solve the case. The investigation into the murder of Jimel Quann is ongoing.
