For Immediate Release:  January 28, 2025

The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a man for attempted murder after shooting his child’s mother.

On January 28, 2025, at 2:48 AM, patrol officers responded to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for a report of a woman who was dropped off at the emergency department suffering from a gunshot wound.  The individual that dropped off the victim left immediately after.  The victim, 32, of Atlantic City, was treated for serious injuries.

Surveillance Center personnel began to search for the vehicle and quickly directed officers to the first block of south Iowa Avenue.  Officers were able to locate the vehicle which had blood on it.  Through the investigation, officers were led to an apartment inside a building on the block.  Edwin Jones, three women, two toddlers, and an infant were removed from the residence that contained evidence of a crime scene.  Violent Crimes Unit detectives later executed court authorized search warrants on the apartment and the vehicle.

It was determined that Jones shot the victim and directed another woman to drive her to the medical center.  Katie Harpel attempted to assist in cleaning of the residence with cleaning supplies.  A handgun and additional evidence were recovered outside of the apartment building.

Jones and Harpel were each arrested.  The Division of Child Protection & Permanency responded to assist with placement for the three children. 

ARRESTED:  Edwin Jones, 39, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, aggravated assault (two counts), endangering the welfare of a child (three counts), tampering with evidence, and certain person not to possess a weapon. 

ARRESTED:  Katie Harpel, 29, of Somers Point, NJ.

CHARGES:  Tampering with evidence and hindering apprehension.

Jones and Harpel were remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.  These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases, a charged defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

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Alert sent on 01/28/2025 at 3:47PM EST

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