In the late hours of a Tuesday night in Camden, New Jersey, the life of David Bussie Jr., a 46-year-old male, was brought to a violent and tragic end. On July 21, 2015, police responded to a call on the 1200 block of Decatur Street around 11:13 p.m. There, behind a building, they found Bussie suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to Cooper University Hospital, but his injuries were too severe.
He was pronounced dead at 11:44 p.m.
David Bussie, born on March 14, 1969, was a roofing contractor and a member of Local Union 30. He was also a devoted family man and an active member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, where he served as a lay servant. His life was deeply intertwined with his community and his family, especially his wife and four daughters. He was a constant presence at his daughters' sporting events and was looking forward to one of them attending William Paterson University to play basketball.
The investigation into Bussie's murder was launched immediately by the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and the Camden County Police Department. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made in the years following his death. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the shooting. The case remains an open and active investigation, a lingering source of pain and unanswered questions for his family and the community that held him in high regard. The motive for the shooting has not been released by law enforcement.
The community mourned the loss of a man described as a loving, patient, and humorous individual. A celebration of his life was held on August 1, 2015, at his church, followed by his burial at Sunset Memorial Park in Pennsauken. His family continues to seek justice and hopes that someone with information will come forward to help solve his case. The absence of resolution in his murder leaves a void for those who knew and loved him, a stark reminder of a life taken too soon.
