Willingboro man dead, woman wounded in Edgewater Park shooting
EDGEWATER PARK - Two masked gunmen opened fire on a parked car here Wednesday, killing a Willingboro man inside the vehicle.
Sameil M. Barrett, 23, died in the attack shortly before 6:30 p.m. on the 200 block of Ivy Road, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office.
A 21-year-old woman with Barrett was also struck by gunfire. The woman, whose name was not disclosed, was hospitalized and is expected to survive.
According to a preliminary investigation, two men wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks approached the vehicle and opened fire. They then fled on foot in opposite directions.
The victims were the only people in the vehicle, the prosecutor's office said Thursday.
An investigation is underway by the prosecutor's office and Edgewater Park police.
Assistance at the scene was provided by police from Beverly, Burlington City, Riverside and Willingboro, as well as the county Sheriff's Department.
Anyone with information is asked to call Burlington County Central Communications at 609-265-7113, or email tips@co.burlington.nj.us.
This story will be updated.
Jim Walsh covers public safety, economic development and other beats for the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal.
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This article originally appeared on Burlington County Times: Two gunmen opened fire on Sameil Barrett and female victim on Ivy Road
