One person killed, another injured in shooting at a Jersey Shore nursing home
The shooting happened at Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility in Egg Harbor Township, officials say.
One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting at a nursing home at the Jersey Shore on Monday morning, authorities say.
Shots were fired at Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility in Egg Harbor Township, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Officials did not release the names of those involved.
One person was declared dead this morning. Another was injured and is in critical condition, the prosecutor’s office said.
Authorities described the incident as isolated and said the people involved knew each other.
There is no ongoing threat to the community, they said.
Egg Harbor Township Police and the prosecutor’s office are leading the investigation, authorities said.
Excelcare, on Delilah Road, is advertised as a premium, 120-bed medical facility near the beaches of Atlantic City.
The facility’s social media accounts showcase a lively roster of events and celebrations for seniors and their families, including a recent Easter egg hunt.
