Atlantic City Man Charged in Deadly Apartment Shooting

Atlantic City, N.J. — An Atlantic City man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in the World's Play Ground last week.

Fatal Shooting on Hamilton Avenue

The scene unfolded around 9:30 Wednesday night, April 22nd, when Atlantic City Police Department officers were called to an apartment on the 2200 block of Hamilton Avenue for a report of a shooting.

An investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office and the ACPD revealed that 22-year-old Jaylou Marlenne Pineda Lopez of Atlantic City had suffered a gunshot wound and was subsequently pronounced dead.

On Wednesday, a judge authorized charges against 26-year-old Franklin J. Felipe De La Paz, also from Atlantic City, for aggravated manslaughter and possession of a large-capacity ammunition magazine.

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Suspect Arrested

On Thursday, April 30th, Felipe De La Paz was arrested in Pleasantville by the prosecutor's office, the Atlantic City and Pleasantville Police Departments, the United States Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations.

Authorities say their investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office's Major Crime Unit at (609) 909-7666. Anonymous tips are welcome.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com