For Immediate Release:  August 13, 2019

An investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit resulted in the arrest of two men, including one that was shot.

On June 1, 2019 at 3:51 am, patrol officers responded to the area of Sovereign and Fairmount Avenues for a ShotSpotter alert.  Arriving officers located evidence of gunfire.  Approximately one hour later, Anthony Allen Jr walked into the Shore Medical Center in Somers Point suffering from a gunshot wound. 

During the investigation, detectives learned that Allen and another man, Damond Whealton, became involved in a dispute inside Proud Mary’s bar.  Allen and Whealton both left the bar and exchanged gunfire. 

Criminal charges were filed against the two men and warrants issued for their arrest.  On August 8, Allen was arrested by detectives of the Special Investigations Section.  On August 11, Whealton was arrested by Officer Sean McGettigan.       

ARRESTED:  Anthony Allen Jr., a 31-year old man from Pleasantville, NJ.

CHARGES:  Aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain person not to possess a weapon.

ARRESTED:  Damond Whealton, a 25-year old man from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain person not to possess a weapon.

Both men were remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5788.  Information can be text to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.  All texts are anonymous.

Alert sent on 08/13/2019 at 12:47PM EDT

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