Williamstown, NJ, man charged with attempted murder

A 20-year-old man from Williamstown has been arrested in connection to a shooting in Camden County earlier this month.

The Clementon Police Department says on Friday, July 19th, their officers were called to the area of Princeton Road and Elm Avenue for a report of shots fired.

At the scene, witnesses said a person who had been shot was taken via a private vehicle to a local hospital for treatment.

Following an investigation, authorities said a 20-year-old man from Williamstown, who was not identified in a press release, had been charged in connection with the shooting.

That suspect was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force on Thursday and charged with the following:

• First-degree attempted murder
• Second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun
• Second-degree possession of handgun for unlawful purpose

He was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a pretrial detention hearing.

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