Three people were shot on the 100 block of Federal Street in Burlington City Monday night, according to prosecutors

Jerome Chandler Dies After Triple Shooting in Burlington City

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Jerome Chandler dies after Burlington City triple shooting

A 23-year-old Burlington City man has died following a triple shooting that occurred Monday night near Route 130 and Federal Street, according to reports from The Philadelphia Inquirer and NBC10.

Jerome Chandler was shot multiple times just before 7 p.m. outside a residence on the 100 block of Federal Street, the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office stated. Chandler was taken to Virtua Willingboro Hospital, where he later died, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

Two juveniles were also struck by gunfire during the incident. NBC10 reported that the teenagers were airlifted to a hospital, while the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed they are recovering at Camden’s Cooper Norcross University Hospital and are both expected to survive.

Chaos near Route 130

The shooting triggered a significant emergency response in the South Jersey community. NBC10 reported that SkyForce10 was over the scene on Monday night, where a large police presence was visible near a nearby McDonald’s and several blocked intersections.

The movement of the victims added to the urgency of the scene. According to Joel Bewley, a spokesperson for Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw, Chandler fell at the scene of the shooting. The two juveniles, however, “took off running in the direction of Route 130 before collapsing,” Bewley wrote in a statement, as reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

NBC10 learned that the victims ran toward the area of the McDonald’s following the gunfire.

Impact on Burlington City schools

The violence occurred in close proximity to local educational facilities, prompting immediate changes to the school day. Burlington City High School sits directly across Route 130 from the area where the shooting took place.

On Tuesday morning, Burlington City schools opened two hours late due to the incident. The school district noted that support resources would be made available on-site for both students and staff to assist with the impact of the event.

By Tuesday morning, the scene had been cleared. Crossing guards were at their regular posts in the neighborhood to guide students to school, and the nearby McDonald’s continued its normal operations, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

Investigation remains active

As of noon Tuesday, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, according to both The Philadelphia Inquirer and NBC10.

Investigators are seeking information regarding the incident. Anyone with information that might assist the investigation is urged to contact the Burlington City Police Department Tip Line or the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office.

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