Atlantic City Man Dies After Apparent Self-inflicted Shooting

• Authorities responded to multiple gunshots in Atlantic City
• A man was discovered and rushed to a local hospital
• Police are investigating the incident

Man Dies After Apparent Self-inflicted Gunshot in Atlantic City

A 40-year-old man has died after apparently shooting himself Tuesday morning in Atlantic City.

The Atlantic City Police Department says that at about 6:40, their officers were dispatched to the 200 block of North Connecticut Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert that detected multiple gunshots.

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Arriving officers located a 40-year-old man from Atlantic City who was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-City Division, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigation Confirms Self-Inflicted Shooting

An investigation led by detectives with the ACPD's Violent Crimes Unit determined the shooting was self-inflicted.

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Resources for Help

For anyone who needs assistance, or knows someone who does, you can call 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255, or text TALK to 741741.