In the early morning hours of June 16, 2019, a tragic shooting shattered the peace at Cooper Poynt Park in North Camden, New Jersey. Steven Conquest, a 21-year-old male, was in a crowded parking lot when gunfire erupted. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. as a Camden County police officer was attempting to disperse a large gathering.
Conquest was struck by the gunfire, along with another 21-year-old man. Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Sadly, Steven Conquest succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 3:35 p.m. on June 17, 2019. The shooting marked the 17th homicide in Camden that year.
The Camden County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed that the officer present at the scene was not involved in the shooting. Despite the ongoing investigation by the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and the Camden County Police Department, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Steven Conquest. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects and continue to appeal to the public for any information that may lead to solving the case.
