Gloucester County Suicide: Two Found Dead in Clayton, NJ Apartment; Police Investigate Murder-Suicide
A devastating incident unfolded on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Clayton, New Jersey, as two individuals were found deceased in an apartment on North Broad Street. The Gloucester County Police responded to a welfare check and discovered a man and woman with apparent gunshot wounds. Despite efforts, both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations suggest a domestic incident-led shooting, with authorities classifying it as a murder-suicide. The identities of the victims have not been released, and the public has been assured that there is no ongoing threat.
In an unrelated incident on Saturday evening, a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds was discovered outside the Clayton Police Station. He was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital, and his condition remains unknown. The shooting’s exact location has not been disclosed, but authorities confirm it occurred in Clayton. The Clayton Police Department and Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office are jointly investigating the incident, which is believed to be non-random.
These tragic events have shaken the community, and authorities are working diligently to unravel the circumstances surrounding both incidents. As investigations continue, the public is urged to cooperate and provide any relevant information to help bring closure to those affected by these devastating events.
