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Man accused of armed robbery leading to police-involved shooting in Gloucester Township

Police found Michael Dougherty, 65, robbing the CVS on the 700 block of College Drive, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.

Roxanne Palladino

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Nov 7, 2026, 7:28 AM

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A Blackwood man is facing charges after an armed robbery that led to a police-involved shooting in Gloucester Township on Friday.

Police found Michael Dougherty, 65, robbing the CVS on the 700 block of College Drive around 4:15 p.m., according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.

Dougherty pointed a firearm at an officer. After he refused to drop the weapon, the officer fired multiple shots, hitting him.

Dougherty was arrested and brought to Cooper University Hospital. As of Saturday morning, he is still in the hospital.

Police recovered two firearms. One was next to Dougherty at the scene, and another was on his person.

The Camden County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident.

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