Investigation Leads to Arrest of Man After Shooting Himself
For Immediate Release:
June 15, 2021
On June 15, 2021, an investigation by Violent Crimes Unit
detectives led to the arrest of a man who shot himself and the recovery of a
handgun.
At 8:36 am, patrol officers responded to the 1600 block of
Beach Avenue in reference to a man that was shot. Officers arrived to find Henry Alvarez with a
gunshot wound to his finger. Alvarez
told the responding officers he was shot by an unknown individual while walking
to the store. He was transported to the AtlantiCare
Regional Medical Center, City Division with a non-life threatening injury.
An investigation conducted by detectives led to them locating
a crime scene inside Alvarez’s residence that included a handgun, spent shell
casing, and blood. Alvarez was placed in
custody at the medical center.
ARRESTED: Henry
Alvarez, 18, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Unlawful possession
of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition and possession of a defaced
firearm.
Alvarez was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility. Charges are mere accusations, and
the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is
urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at
609-347-5766. Information can be text to tip411 (847411). Begin the
text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.
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