The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Brown, the brother of former Jets star Muhammad Wilkerson, has been charged in the murder of a West Orange man Saturday night in Bridgewater. BRIDGEWATER Police said theyre investigating after shots were fired at a vehicle in the Finderne section Tuesday afternoon. "Indeed, a community of peace grieves, but let it also be said that a community of strength perseveres, and a community of love, loves," Flory said. Bridgewater Police confirmed an incident "similar" to what residents told Patch a shooting and a crash occurred on Saturday night. He was captured about 40 minutes after the shooting in the town of Bridgewater. The college was put on lockdown while authorities hunted for the suspect. PATERSON, New Jersey -- An investigation is underway into a fatal police-involved shooting in Paterson, New Jersey Friday afternoon. April Saunders told The News Leader she received a series of texts from her son's girlfriend, who was inside a classroom near where the shooting took place. He was released pending his first court appearance. Two younger basketball teammates of Wilkerson and Bease did not care to speak on the matter, and McDonald could not be reached for comment. Newark, Woodbridge and Elizabeth have helped lead the pack. By Associated Press. State . Katie Kausch may be reached at kkausch@njadvancemedia.com. The suspect is identified as Alexander Wyatt Campbell, 27, of Ashland, Virginia, which is about 15 miles north of Richmond in Hanover County. STOPit can be downloaded to your smart phone forfree at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ. I'll have an update on the incident at noon on @WHSVnews. A 911 call shortly after 11:53 p.m. on Saturday reported a person suffering from a gunshot wound in a car driving on North Bridge Street towards Route 22, Robertson said. Arriving officers found the vehicle occupied by two township women who were uninjured, the prosecutors office said, and police located numerous spent shell casings near apartments on Sunny Slope Road. Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact the Bridgewater Police Department at 908-722-4111, the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit 908- 231-7100, or via the STOPit app. He is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted . Miller was pronounced dead at the scene. In an interview shortly thereafter, Saunders said the student "spoke with her mom when they moved them from the classroom to a conference room. $850K Captivating Redwood Ranch For Sale In Bridgewater, Bridgewater Schools To Gain $1.1M In State Aid Next Year, Volunteers Needed For Raritan River Cleanup In Bridgewater, Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale, Hoboken's Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, NJ Camp Fairs at Menlo Park Mall Mar 4, 2023 - FREE to Attend (12-3PM), Now Hiring!! Bease did make strong contributions under the boards the following year when Linden finished 30-3, defeated South Brunswick for the Group 4 crown and lost to Bloomfield Tech in the T of C semifinals. Police have released no details about any suspects. The shooting happened near Bayberry Road and Foothill Road in Bridgewater before midnight, police said. Linden reached the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 championship game in Browns sophomore year and returned to the final again in 2005 with Wilkerson and Bease on the squad. A request from Patch for more information from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office was not immediately returned. Police said that at around 6:40 p.m., a motorcyclist was gunned down by a passing vehicle and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening, but serious injuries. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. However, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is handling the incident "because of the severity of the charges, the matter is still under investigation," police said. Ill wait for all the facts before jumping to any conclusions.. Within seconds of the suspect lying down, officers with weapons drawn approach the suspect as a group and take him into custody. Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Bridgewater Township Sunday morning, officials told NJ Advance Media. Central Jersey news from Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Hunterdon county communities and New Jersey news, from the Courier News and the Home News Tribune To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Each man was shot multiple times. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Shooting that wounded State Police trooper occurred near N.J. congressman's home Richard Cowen, 17h ago Cape May Former N.J. police sergeant admits sexually abusing teen for 5 years, officials. Colicchio, who now coaches at Elizabeth, expressed concern over this incident, though declined comment beyond saying, My thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and his family. Bridgewater officials immediately alerted students to "shelter in place," reminding them that "this is not a test." Virginia State Police say he exited his vehicle with a gun and fired several rounds at deputies, who then returned fire. He was being held in the Somerset County Jail. Cops: Somerset, NJ man arrested for attempted murder in Somerville, NJ school cancellations, delayed openings for snow Tuesday, Feb. 28, Hillsborough, NJ tragedy: Man struck and killed by family member, Hillsborough, NJ man ejected from pick-up in Route 78 crash, NJ bank robber took taxi cab to and from $5,000 heist, cops say, Green Brook, NJ man arrested for allegedly stealing funds from Little League, State, Bridgewater blame each other for slow probe of NJ teen mall fight police response, On-the-job discipline of gunman led to NJ councilmans shooting, prosecutor says, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and EEO Report. Ten days later, on Jan. 14, another person reported being shot in the head with a BB or pellet. Police called to the scene found 51-year-old Senior Distribution Supervisor Russell Heller dead from a gunshot wound in the parking lot outside the facility. Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. Unless otherwise stated, photos Big Stock Photography Dreamstime Photos Google Maps Thompson Reuters. The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymousreports including videos and photos. The suspect is then seen with his hands in the air and walking backwardtoward the authorities. Two officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College in Virginia The campus police officers encountered Campbell in response to an emergency call of a suspicious man on the grounds near Memorial. Later, the New Jersey State Police pulled over a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle and arrested three men. Virginia State Police has taken over the investigation. He is being held without bond in the Rockingham County Jail. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Chief Mitzak declined to discuss "police tactics" but said police "always have a presence around the mall area. I also worked closely with Muhammads family as president of his T.E.A.M 96 scholarship foundation for six years, he said. Hospitality Opportunities in Food Services, Housekeeping And Others! If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Smith was charged with simple assault, two counts of third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and two counts of fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. WEST PHILADELPHIA - West Philadelphia was the scene of a double shooting, in which one of the victims died from their . Bease, a running back and linebacker, played in the 2007 Snapple Bowl the annual summer tussle between Union and Middlesex County all-stars and had committed to play at American International University during his senior year. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Police and investigators on Foothill Rd near Bayberry Rd, the scene of an early morning shooting in Bridgewater, N.J. June, 21, 2020 Ed Murray | NJ Advance Media for. then lie on the ground. WEBINAR: Learn About Wills, Living Trusts and Nursing Home Asset Protection, School Bus Company Seeking Fleet Mechanic, Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, Now Hiring Front Counter Sales/Business Development, Job Loss Could Hit NJ During 'Modest' Recession: Ex-Chief Economist, AMC Theatres In NJ To Base Pricing Off Where You Sit, The Poop On Free-Range Cats And Your Lawn And Garden [Block Talk], Patch's Playground Spotlight: North Branch Park, Somerville Coffee Shop Rebrands Itself Again, This Time For Good, Bridgewater Boy's Love Of Pokmon Grows Into Thriving Business, Defeated: Largest Development In Bridgewater's History Since Mall, Gourmet Breakfast & Lunch Caf Opens In Bridgewater. Have a news tip? Mike Kinney may be reached at mkinney@njadvancemedia.com. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bridgewater Police Department at 908-722-4111 or the Somerset County Prosecutors Office at 908-231-7100. McGhee and Jerry Jones. BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson confirms there was an officer-involved shooting following a police pursuit of a suspect wanted on felonies. Jocquise R. Timmons, 28, was arrested Friday in South Carolina by U.S. The 24-year-old man is listed in extremely critical condition. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription. Somerville and Bridgewater Police found the car driving on Route East with the injured man inside. Wilkerson and Bease, though, were far more heralded for their football talents. After getting a warrant, police found an Airsoft pistol inside that looked like a Glock handgun because the orange tip had been removed. It is that aspect of both Wilkerson and Bease that former Linden head football coach Deon Candia (an assistant under McDonald) wishes to focus on right now. Tell us your coronavirus story or send a tip here. Officials say the two men, aged 33 and 24, were on the 6000 block of Sansom Street Saturday night, around 8:30, when they were hit with a barrage of gunfire. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at 908-231-7100 or the Bridgewater Township Police Department at 908-722-4111 or via the STOPit app. No arrests have been made. Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Courier News. BRIDGEWATER Authorities are trying to figure out what caused a man to shoot two Bridgewater College police officers to death Tuesday afternoon, and leave a school and its community in a state of shock. 2 officers killed in Bridgewater College campus shooting, Student recounts seeing officers down, social media reacts to Bridgewater College shooting, 2 officers killed in Bridgewater College shooting, suspect detained, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Local:Bridgewater to host roundtable with Black community leaders and police on mall arrest. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Bridgewater, NJ local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. Investigators determined that a former PSE &G employee -- identified as Gary Curtis, 58, of Washington, New Jersey -- allegedly approached Heller in the parking lot and shot him while he was outside his vehicle, police said. When he gets within about 30 feet, the officer tells him to slowly turn around. a couple of times, followed by "Walk backwards!". All defendants in crime reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty. International Womens Day Event! WEBINAR: Learn About Wills, Living Trusts and Nursing Home Asset Protection, School Bus Company Seeking Fleet Mechanic, Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, Now Hiring Front Counter Sales/Business Development, Job Loss Could Hit NJ During 'Modest' Recession: Ex-Chief Economist, AMC Theatres In NJ To Base Pricing Off Where You Sit, The Poop On Free-Range Cats And Your Lawn And Garden [Block Talk], Patch's Playground Spotlight: North Branch Park, Somerville Coffee Shop Rebrands Itself Again, This Time For Good, Bridgewater Boy's Love Of Pokmon Grows Into Thriving Business, Defeated: Largest Development In Bridgewater's History Since Mall, Gourmet Breakfast & Lunch Caf Opens In Bridgewater. LINDEN, N.J. Authorities say four people were dead following a shooting in New Jersey, and the suspected gunman is believed to be among the .