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James Hammer

Death by Force
Case Description
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In a tragic turn of events on a late Saturday night in March 2019, a Barnegat, New Jersey family was irrevocably changed. James M. Hammer, Sr., a 46-year-old male, was at his home when a firearm he was disassembling accidentally discharged. His wife placed a call to emergency services, reporting a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Responders arrived at the Gunning River Road residence to find Mr. Hammer critically injured.

He was rushed to the Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford and sub ...Read More
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  • Asbury Park Press: Barnegat man dies after firearm goes off accidentally
  • rlsmedia.com: Fatal Barnegat Shooting Ruled Accidental, Self-Inflicted
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    Victim Details

    James Hammer

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Barnegat

    NJ

    2019-03-09

    46

    James

    Hammer

    11/19/2025

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