Body cam video captures fatal police-involved shooting in Gloucester County

Body camera video captures a deadly shooting involving police that happened last month in Mantua Township.

News 12 Staff

Oct 8, 2021, 10:01 AM

Updated 1,170 days ago

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WARNING: Some may find this video disturbing.
Body camera video captures a deadly shooting involving police that happened last month in Mantua Township.
Authorities say the man was shot and killed by an officer after he called 911 to report people trespassing at his home.
When police arrived, they found Charles Sharp holding what they believed to be a gun.
Officers give Sharp first aid, but he died at a hospital.
Police say they found a replica that looked like a real 45 caliber handgun near him.
A grand jury will determine if any charges should be filed in the shooting.