For Immediate Release:  May 7, 2025

The Atlantic City Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit investigation led to the arrest of a New York man involved in a shooting.

On May 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM, patrol officers responded to the 1500 block of Baltic Avenue for a report of man shot.  The victim, 52, of Atlantic City, was transported by an associate to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be treated for a non-life-threatening injury before officers arrived.

Through an investigation, detectives were able to learn that the victim and Edwin Biggs, who are acquainted, were involved in a verbal dispute.  During the dispute, Biggs shot the victim.  After the shooting, Biggs fled to New York.

On May 6, members of the New York Police Department and United States Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force- Atlantic City Division arrested Biggs in Brooklyn, NY. 

ARRESTED:  Edwin Biggs, 51, of Brooklyn, NY.

CHARGES:  Attempted homicide, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, aggravated assault (three counts), and certain person not to possess a weapon.

Biggs is being held at a New York correctional facility awaiting extradition.  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 05/07/2025 at 2:41PM EDT

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