For Immediate Release:  September 28, 2021

The Atlantic City Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating recent shooting incidents that wounded two men.

On September 26, 2021 at 9:46 PM, patrol officers responded to the 2600 block of Pacific Avenue in reference to a man shot.  Officers located a victim, 46, of Atlantic City, who had been struck by gunfire. 

On September 27 at 2:21 PM, patrol officers responded to the 800 block of Virginia Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert and report of a man shot.  The victim, 27, of Atlantic City, was found to be suffering from gunshot wounds.

Both men were transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information about this 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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Alert sent on 09/28/2021 at 12:02PM EDT

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