Man Threatened Murder, Suicide with Gun in Atlantic City, NJ

The Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Department arrested a Missouri man, who had threatened murder and suicide with a gun.

The Atlantic City Police Department has released the following information:

On August 17, 2024, at 9:30 PM, patrol officers responded to a domestic dispute in the beach block of lowa Avenue at a motel. It was reported that James Pace was engaged in an argument with a woman he was in a dating relationship with when he threatened to shoot and kill her and himself. The threats occurred while he was in possession of a firearm. Arriving officers located Pace and arrested him without incident. A loaded handgun was recovered along with additional ammunition. Pace was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for evaluation, said the Atlantic City Police.

ARRESTED: James Pace, 75, of Blue Springs, Missouri.

CHARGES: Possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and terroristic threats.

Pace is currently lodged in the Atlantic County Jail.

The Atlantic City Police Department is asking anyone with information about this incident to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at (609) 347-5766 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

SOURCE: Captain Kevin Fair, Atlantic City Police Department.