For Immediate Release:  July 13, 2025

On July 13th, at 9:01 pm, patrol officers responded to the Ocean Casino parking garage for the report of a male shot.  Officers located Robert Phillips, a 41-year-old male from Atlantic City, who had sustained multiple gunshots to his lower body.

Officers immediately rendered aid to the victim and obtained a description of the suspect.  A short time later officers located the suspect, identified as Ronald Rivers, a 55-year-old male from Atlantic City, attempting to flee the area and placed him in custody in the 100-south block of New Hampshire Ave.  Officers also recovered a handgun that had been reported stolen from South Carolina.  The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where he remains in critical condition. 

Due to a swift and combined response between the Atlantic City Police Department’s officers, dispatchers, and surveillance personnel, working together with Ocean Casino Security, the suspect was located and arrested less than 20 minutes after the shooting.  Based on preliminary investigation this is believed to be an isolated incident with no immediate threat to the public.

ARRESTED: Ronald Rivers, a 55-year-old male from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes, Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon, Possession of a Stolen Handgun,

Rivers was 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 07/13/2025 at 12:07PM EDT

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