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A 39-year-old man has been charged with weapons crimes in connection to a Fairfield Township shooting that left three people dead and 11 others wounded.
Kevin Elliott, 30, and Asia Hester, 25, both from Bridgeton, Cumberland County, died from their injuries over the weekend. Holmes was pronounced dead Monday night at Cooper University Hospital.
Kevin Dawkins, 36, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, possession of a high capacity magazine and certain persons not to possess weapons.
Darrell Dawkins, 30, also of Bridgeton, New Jersey, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a handgun.
Both suspects were at the party though police have not yet revealed whether either man was the suspected shooter.
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A manhunt is underway for a suspect or suspects, and law enforcement officials are expected to provide an update on the investigation.
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Murphy will appear with State Police at the Cumberland County Prosecutor s Office who say they are investigating the mass shooting that took place at a residential party in South Jersey.
Murphy said law enforcement has been investigating the horrific mass shooting at a large house party in Fairfield Township that attracted hundreds of party-goers.
The shootings took place at 11:50 p.m. on Saturday at a residence on East Commerce Street in the Cumberland County community, according to the State Police.
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CORRECTS LOCATION TO FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, NOT BRIDGETON - Police gather at the scene of a shooting in Fairfield Township, N.J., Sunday, May 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) May 24, 2021 - 8:30 AM
BRIDGETON, N.J. (AP) â A shooting at a birthday party in New Jersey that left two people dead and 12 injured was not a random act and was a reflection of gun violence that has swept the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy said. A birthday party is supposed to be a joyous event, not a target for those hellbent on inflicting harm on a community,â the Democrat said during a news conference Monday.