In the quiet neighborhood of Clementon, New Jersey, a young man's life was tragically cut short, leaving a community in search of answers. William Henry Jr., a 21-year-old Black male from the nearby town of Lindenwold, became the victim of a fatal shooting on the night of September 19, 2018. The incident unfolded at the La Cascata apartment complex, a place that would become the backdrop for a sorrowful and unresolved crime.
Emergency services received 911 calls shortly before 10:40 p.m., reporting the sound of gunshots.
Upon their arrival at the 400 block of the apartment complex, Gloucester Township police officers discovered William Henry Jr. lying on the ground, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Jefferson Hospital in Stratford, but his injuries proved too severe. At approximately 11:45 p.m. that same night, he was pronounced dead, his life ending abruptly and violently. The news of his death sent ripples of grief and shock through his family and the local community.
In the wake of the shooting, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and the Gloucester Township Police Department launched a thorough investigation into the homicide. Despite their efforts and public appeals for information, the case has grown cold. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of William Henry Jr., and no suspects have been publicly identified. The lack of resolution has been a source of ongoing pain for his loved ones, who still await justice for his untimely death. The case remains open as authorities continue to seek any leads that might help them solve this tragic and violent crime.
